Model Details
C.P. Diesel Switcher Locomotive (Canada)
3000
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
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: 1199 - July 2022
Previous: 2774 - June 2022
Movement:
(+1575)
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: 1199 - July 2022
Previous: 2774 - June 2022
Movement:
(+1575)
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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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