Canadian National Railways

Tempo

3150 (ex 3850) RS-18 1800 hp MLW #83230 1/60 Spadina 9/78 Randy Kotuby

Six RS-18's were modified in 1967 for new Tempo passenger service between Toronto and Windsor/Sarnia featuring a new design of lightweight aluminum passenger cars built by Hawker-Siddeley. These units were re-geared for 92 mph (built with 65 mph instead of the normal 75 mph) and equipped with a Cummins VT12-700 engined HEP system located in an extended shorthood that eliminated the end walkway. Lightweight trucks were replaced with standard trucks. Dual controls eliminated the need to turn the units at the end of their run permitting a quick turnaround. A special bright red and white paint scheme was applied for Tempo service.

3152 (ex 3856) Spadina 9/78 Randy Kotuby