| Owner: | Canadian Pacific Railroad | Number: | CP 1704 |
| Built: | Nov. 2006 | Serial Number: | |
| Hybrid History: | Canadian Pacific 1704 (never delivered) | Converted at: | Alstom (former CPR) Calgary, AB shops |
| Donor Unit: | Canadian Pacific (CP) 1544 (GMD GP9u) | Built: | 1957 |
| Build No.: | A1093 | Frame No.: | C225 |
| Unit History: | Canadian Pacific (CP) 8637 (GMD GP9) | ||
| CP 1544 (Rebuilt, later retired) |
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| Notes: | |
A |
Can be called a Phase III body style, with larger vents over the batteries. There are some minor component differences as well. |
B |
CP 1704 is among the first of a 35-unit order by Canadian Pacific. CP 1700-1706 were to be constructed in 2005 for testing. If the tests of the first seven units is satisfactory, the remaining 28 units (CP 1707-1734) were to go into production between 2006-2008. From CP Railway press release 3-14-2005. |
C |
Donor unit number from various sources including Extra 2200 South #129, page 11. History from the CP Locomotive Roster and Photo Archives. |
D |
CP 1704 and 1705 built with 500kW genset. Unit built but never delivered to CP. Placed into storage after termination of the CP contract. From observations by Doug Mackenzie and others. |
| Photos: | |
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CP 1544 in Calgary stripped for conversion to CP 1704. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
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CP 1701 and 1704 await transfer back to Railpower at CP's Alyth Yard. Photo by Doug Mackenzie. Click to enlarge. |
Additional photos welcomed. |
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