Comments on: The hogger of CN Extra 4402 East has the throttle wide open getting his this train up to track speed through Speyside. Scan and editing by Jacob Patterson.

By: MrDan

MrDan — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:48:30 +0000

A lot of early EMD switchers used this single reflector headlight style (in a different housing, with built-in numberboards).

The only US road that really opted for the separate housing like this on their Geeps was WP, continuing into their GP35 orders. On the SP this kind of lens housing on their GP and SD units was actually for a Gyralite, hence the normal headlights below.

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:58:08 +0000

I second Terry’s comment, the barrel headlight is classic.

This gets me thinking… was this style of headlight also used in the USA, or mainly Canada? A quick search doesn’t turn up much for this style south of the border other than some WP examples… and on SP, but with the twin sealed beam below it.

By: MrDan

MrDan — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:46:50 +0000

Classic CN Geep leader!

The first flatcar appears to be three backhoes, the second two bulldozers, the third some crates and the forth another (larger) bulldozer. Probably all equipment brought in from the states for local resale.

By: Ian Malenfant-Picard

Ian Malenfant-Picard — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:22:51 +0000

Great shot John, wonder what they are hauling on these flatcars.

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:48:26 +0000

Nice. The barrel headlight looks great.