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The GP35 May never have been EMD’s best seller, especially in Canada, but it proved to be a very successful stepping stone for the builder. In all 1334 examples were built. Only 26 of those made their way to Canadian railroads. Canadian Pacific would purchase all but two of them, and CN picked up those other two. The model was an early example of EMD capitalizing on a four axle turbocharged road unit. The GP35 pushed its prime mover to the limit while producing 2500hp, unfortunately that took a toll on its electrical system, and electrical fires were not uncommon. Thankfully years later the Dash-2 lines would help greatly eliminate many of the builders issues. For Canadian Pacific the GP35’s had a decently long lifespan, with many surviving into second careers with shortlines such as Railink Canada. Two of them would continue working for RailAmerica, and later G&W. The RLK 5005 would finish its career on the SOR while RLK 2210, later renumbered 2211 to eliminate confusion with LLPX 2210 also on the GEXR, would eventually find itself cut up on the property. In happier times 2211 is seen with LLPX 2210 awaiting the next call to duty behind Kitcheners VIA / GO station. The landmark H Krug Furniture factory provides a nice backdrop for power laying over here.
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Caption: The GP35 May never have been EMD’s best seller, especially in Canada, but it proved to be a very successful stepping stone for the builder. In all 1334 examples were built. Only 26 of those made their way to Canadian railroads. Canadian Pacific would purchase all but two of them, and CN picked up those other two. The model was an early example of EMD capitalizing on a four axle turbocharged road unit. The GP35 pushed its prime mover to the limit while producing 2500hp, unfortunately that took a toll on its electrical system, and electrical fires were not uncommon. Thankfully years later the Dash-2 lines would help greatly eliminate many of the builders issues. For Canadian Pacific the GP35’s had a decently long lifespan, with many surviving into second careers with shortlines such as Railink Canada. Two of them would continue working for RailAmerica, and later G&W. The RLK 5005 would finish its career on the SOR while RLK 2210, later renumbered 2211 to eliminate confusion with LLPX 2210 also on the GEXR, would eventually find itself cut up on the property. In happier times 2211 is seen with LLPX 2210 awaiting the next call to duty behind Kitcheners VIA / GO station. The landmark H Krug Furniture factory provides a nice backdrop for power laying over here.

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Marcus W Stevens [1070] (more) (contact)
Date: 12/16/2006 (search)
Railway: Goderich-Exeter (search)
Reporting Marks: RLK 2211 (search)
Train Symbol: Not Provided
Subdivision/SNS: Guelph subdivision (search)
City/Town: Kitchener (search)
Province: Ontario (search)
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  1. 5 GP35’s went to RaiLink when CP retired the fleet.
    RLK 5006 worked OVR, 5011 and 5013 worked the Alberta properties mainly the Mackenzie Northern….gotta look outside your bubble a bit more!
    Only the 2211 worked into G&W years. Thanks for the fond memories!

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