Canadian Pacific Railway

ALCO RS-2 16-244 1500 HP

8400-8404

Note: These units were the first full-size road switchers on CPR and were built in US for International of Maine service and could not be used in exclusive Canadian service. Upgraded 1961 to 1600 hp. . All retired 9/1983 at age 34!
They were not equipped with M.U. but, did have S.G.'s (OK 4630).
NOTE: Canadian duty was paid c 9/1950 on 8400, 8401 and 8402 allowing them to be used in Canada.

8400 in block lettering. (Alco #77190 8/49) RS-2 first of five USA units for use on International of Maine.
July 1965 St.Johnsbury, Vermont James Gillin

8400 now in script lettering. St.Johnsbury, Vermont. June 1970