Comments on: While the SD40 was a big hit for CP, the GP40 cousin was of no interest to the railroad. By the end of the 1990′s CP found itself very power short for both 4 axle and 6 axle units. Mainly thanks to retiring all Alco’s on its roster along with an upsurge in traffic. Helm leasing would would supply CP with both four and six axle units, and in the end CP would purchase a number of the former Guilford GP40′s on lease. Prior to repainting 4656 is seen working the few existing customers left on the short Canpa subdivision as it is seen about to duck under the Queensway in Etobicoke.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:41:42 +0000

I know CP didn’t pick up the GP40′s SO for switching they used ‘pups’ as referred to here..SW1200′s? Certain track arrangements didn’t allow for 6 axles. Great shot of an-ex Guilford unit in Etobicoke!

By: Marcus Stevens

Marcus Stevens — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:36:23 +0000

I believe they are gone. Last time I went over the bridge on the Queensway I did not see them.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:34:48 +0000

Are those signals still in place or gone?