| Owner: | Canadian Pacific Railroad | Number: | CP 1700 |
| Built: | March 30, 2006 | Serial Number: | |
| Hybrid History: | CP 1700 (2006-present) | Converted at: | Alstom (former CPR) Calgary, AB shops |
| Donor Unit: | CP 1600 (GMD GP9u) | Built: | 1957 |
| Build No.: | A1146 | Frame No.: | C225-? |
| Unit History: | Canadian Pacific (CP) 8690 (GMD GP9) | ||
| CP 1600 (rebuilt in 1985 to GP9u) |
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| Notes: | |
A |
Can be called a Phase III body style, with larger vents over the batteries. There are some minor component differences as well. |
B |
CP 1700 is the first of a 35-unit order by Canadian Pacific. CP 1700-1706 were to be constructed in 2005 for testing. If the tests of the first seven units is satisfactory, the remaining 28 units (CP 1707-1734) were to go into production between 2006-2008. From CP Railway press release 3-14-2005. |
C |
CP 1700 delivered in Jan. 2006. No idea how that will shift the timetable for the 28 contingent units. |
D |
Presently (April, 2006) in service in Calgary, AB according to photographic evidence. |
E |
Donor unit history from the CP Locomotive Roster and Photo Archives. |
F |
Build dates from Bytown Rail Society "Branchline" Magazine. |
G |
Rumored that this unit might have been retired and resold as AMTK 559. Information is not yet (as of Oct., 2006) confirmed. |
| Photos: | |
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CP 1700 in Calgary, AB. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1700 under construction at Alstom's Ogden shops in Calgary. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1700 and RPRX 2402 at CP's Alyth Yard in Calgary. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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