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GP9 8524

 

 

GP9

CP 8524

 

 

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CP 8524 AT KAMLOOPS, B.C.

 

Built by : GMD

Built in :1955

Serial Number : A 767

Class : DRS-17b

Paint Scheme : Maroon & Grey "Block" paint scheme

This Photo : Bob Loat, 1967. From the Ron Visockis collection.

 

Other Photos (chronological) :

1. CP 8524 at Ogden, Calgary AB., painted in the Maroon & Grey "Script" paint scheme. Photographer unknown, 1971. From the Ron Visockis collection.

 

Paint Data : Maroon & Grey "Block" > Maroon & Grey "Script"

 

Notes : Built by GMD (1955). Equipped with Steam Generator, larger fueltank and water tank, for use in passenger train service; Airtanks relocated to the roof. Wrecked at Edmonton, AB. (5/12/1971), retired. Scrapped at Ogden shops, Calgary AB.

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