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C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada)

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C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada)

Years Released: 1969c 1970c 1971c (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada)
Running Number: 3000
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: RS-2

Designer: ALCO-MLW
Class Information: The ‘real’ RS-2 locomotives were built between 1946 and 1950 by ALCO in the USA. Additional units were built in Canada by MLW Subsidiary for both major Canadian companies.
Purpose: Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO

Model Information: Model released in Canada only.
Length - 7 7/8 inches.
Models Produced: * 2,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1971c

1969c 1970c

1969c 1970c 1971c

Company: C.P. - Canadian Pacific Railways
Logo: C.P. Crest
Logo Years: ---

Livery: C.P. Grey & Maroon

Livery Details: Grey with maroon band and yellow lettering.
Company Information: Canadian Pacific Railway was founded in 1881 to link Canada’s populated centres with the vast potential of its relatively unpopulated West. This incredible engineering feat was completed on November 7, 1885, six years ahead of schedule. Currently CP operates tracks west of Montreal to the Pacific coast. It’s world-famous transcontinental passenger service ‘The Canadian’ was handed over with all other passenger services to government agency VIA Rail in 1978 where it was ‘merged’ with Canadian National’s competing service.

Model Ranking:
Current: 1375 - November 2019
Previous: 1321 - October 2019
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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1969c	R.155CP	C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada)
1970c	R.1552	C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada)
1971c	R.1552	C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada)

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1969c	Canadian Pacific Diesel Freight Set (Canada)

Related Service Sheets (1)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
61	Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253	April 1968

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1969c	Locomotive has working head and tail lights.
1970c	Locomotive with working head and tail lights.
1971c	Locomotive with working lights front and rear.

Price List

YEAR	CAN PRICE
1969c	$15.00
1970c	$15.00
1971c	$15.00

Catalogue Images (3)

R.155CP C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada) - 1969c

R.1552 C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada) - 1970c

R.1552 C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada) - 1971c

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