Comments on: The 0700 yard job is lifting National Steel Car, and in tow, are what may be the first new CN grain hoppers coming out of the plant. These will replace the current fleet of colourful cylindrical hoppers.. get ‘em while you can, because this is the future of our grain trains on CN.

By: Jeremy MacPherson

Jeremy MacPherson — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:29:01 +0000

Interesting.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:12:29 +0000

Jeremy: https://www.cn.ca/en/news/2018/05/cn-investing-in-1000-new-generation-grain-hopper-cars-to-renew-f/

By: Jeremy MacPherson

Jeremy MacPherson — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:10:18 +0000

Is CN actually buying these or just leasing them? If they’re actually owned by a leasing company that may explain the small logo. Lot’s of cars a acquired this way nowadays. Once the lease is up CN can renew it or they can be patched for another user.

By: Kevin Flood

Kevin Flood — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:11:47 +0000

Seems like they copied the CP ones. Nice catch!

By: Stuart Streit

Stuart Streit — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:46:13 +0000

Agreed, rather uninspired paint scheme. Not a fan of the weird off grey colour either.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:43:45 +0000

Just a wee noodle compared to the old ones. surprised no internet address.