Comments on: The noodle scheme on a GP9 in the mid-eighties was a tough catch on the Coronado. Plenty of GP38′s went by with this paint job, I only saw and photographed 2 GP9′s. In May of 1985 the 4368 passed through town and then this photo of the 4283 from 1986. On this day, the 4283 and 4343 were making good speed hauling 25+ grain loads as the train came around the corner at mile 24 that leads to Coronado. It looks like a few wind drifts of snow were driven through on the way home. Cab 79836 on the end, photo time was 11:30.

By: RonaldB

RonaldB — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:44:39 +0000

That & the Flexicoil trucks make the unit quite interesting.

By: Extra 5610 West

Extra 5610 West — Sat, 25 May 2024 16:30:06 +0000

That is an interesting fact.
I checked those photos and I did take a going away picture and the short hood has no noodle on it. Just the long hood end has one. Being only on the front, I’m guessing it was involved in a minor mishap which was repaired and repainted. Good eye catching that unique detail.

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Sat, 25 May 2024 16:24:23 +0000

Very nice. The white trim around the walkway looks sharp too.

By: First954

First954 — Sat, 25 May 2024 15:46:22 +0000

This is the only CN GP9 I have seen with the noodle on the front while the unit is in the black cab paint scheme. It appears to be freshly applied. One of a kind I believe!!!