Comments on: The Parkdale Yard switcher is seen puffing smoke, as it shoves a cut of Gondolas back into the yard track. This unit is one of 3 CN SW1200’s left in existence on CN’s active roster, and it’s such a beauty to see this one still working away.

By: MrDan

MrDan — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:07:08 +0000

The rebuild program included retrofitting internal spark arrestors inside the exhaust stacks.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:16:52 +0000

Why did they ‘switch’ from Spark Arrestors to the original stacks?

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:52:29 +0000

Only one is on the roster. 7311.

And 7304 did replace a trackmobile.

By: MrDan

MrDan — Fri, 13 May 2022 09:33:19 +0000

IIRC, they are considered trackmobiles for local facility switching.

By: easternontariorailfan

easternontariorailfan — Wed, 04 May 2022 17:59:54 +0000

@BradKetchen the other 2 SW1200’s are switchers in Mac Yard from what I hear.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Wed, 04 May 2022 17:22:59 +0000

Apparently this unit is not on CN’s roster as well as not CN crewed as has been discussed up here before. But it begs the question why the CN Noodle is retained? Not complaining. This is great as always! What about the other 2 units and sporting the same livery? Where are they?