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Caption: A short unit train of sulphur was passing the north switches to the siding and elevator tracks at Gibbons. For trains heading home, Gibbons was the last town you passed through. In a half hour or so, Edmonton will have become the dominant feature on the horizon. Now for something completely different, (for those that like numbers). Total the numbers on the lead unit, 4+6+0+2=12, do the same for the other 2. You end up with 12, 13 and 14. Seems these units were in their natural order. :-)
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Nice. I like that style of ditch lights.
The absence of spark arrestor mufflers on CN 4602 makes a very noticeable difference.
Very interesting number crunching.
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For myself, I liked the arrestors, they added a little extra woof to the exhaust. Besides the unique look they gave to the roof line.
I will send you to the caption of this photo to read my thoughts on the arrestors.
Thanks L. Parks.
I too am a big fan of the spark arrestor mufflers on GP9′s, SW1200′s and GMD1′s.
They have had my attention since the late 50′s when I first remember developing an interest in all things railroad.
#4602 was an Ex-NAR unit hence no spark arrestors or Dynamic brakes.
Yes, for sure, just like the bell and horn on the short hood (plus short hood forward) and the number starting with 46 all say ex- NAR. The jist of our conversation is the CN units do stand out as different when next to a unit that does not have the typical CN setup. My contribution makes a fact of even CN can be whimsical in regard to their own practices.
Absolutely, that also was the attraction to CN motive power, they had lots of “odd ball” locomotives!