Rebuilt from an EMD SD45, DRGW 5333, SD40-3 CP5493 worked for a number of years switching Thunder Bay. It could often be found here, parked by the old Pool 8 grain elevator.
In front of the Depot in Thunder Bay.
Built as an SD45 in 1968, CP 5493 was rebuilt by Morrison Knudson to SD40M-2, and purchased by CP in 1995. For several years it did yard duty in Thunder Bay, Ontario and was finally retired in 201... (more)
CP 5493, originally built by EMD as DRG&W SD45 #5333, sits with other idle yard power in outside the depot in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
A brand new Northstar bi-level coach sits along side some yard power awaiting their next assignments
A pair of SD40M-2's await their next assignement
With Mt. McKay standing tall in the background, CP 5493 waits patiently for a new yard crew as CP 222 can be see departing Thunder Bay alongside.
CP 5493 awaits its crew to finish lunch while CP 101 pulls up to the depot for a crew change.
CP 5493 solo crosses the Kaministiqua River and heads onto Mission Island.
CP 5493 an ex DRG&W sd 45 is seen here spreading westfort yard, a very neat operation to watch.
Ex DGR&W SD 45 awaiting its next assignment
A short-lived rainbow accents the scene as CP 9147 begins pulling at the Depot in Thunder Bay.
CP Beltpack unit in operation.
