Montreal Suburban Service

Canadian Pacific operated commuter train service on the Montreal-Rigaud line until September 30, 1982.

4072 GMD FP7A with gallery cars at Dorval QC September 1978 Randy Kotuby

4074 with 800 series suburban coaches overtakes a freight at Dorval. September 1978 Randy Kotuby

Here is that freight led by three-year old 5724 GMD SD40-2, 4558 MLW M636 and 42xx C424.
September 1978 Randy Kotuby

4075 with another train of suburban coaches. September 1978 Randy Kotuby

Proof that freight diesels could handle passenger trains when necessary.
Actually, rated at 1800 hp and 75 mph 8738 exceeded the 1500 hp and 65 mph of the covered wagons normally used.
These RS-18's were a very versatile unit with fast acceleration and were well liked. September 1978 Randy Kotuby