#GMD GF6C

[collinthenychudson]

After departing the Quintette mine several minutes ago, BC Rail GF6Cs No. 6004, 6002, 6003 and 6005 are taking a westbound coal train to an interchange where CN diesel power will take over for the remainder of the run to Prince Rupert where a ship will transport the coal to Japan.

Models and Route by: ATSF854, Jointed Rail, RRmods and Download Station.

[train-of-the-day]

Heya, wanted to make a submission for a possible future Train of the Day.

The GMD GF6C electric locomotives built for B.C. Rail's Tumbler Ridge subdivision

C-C wheel arrangement, each unit generating roughly 6,000 horsepower from a 50kv overhead line. Seven built between 1983 and 1984, of which one survives.