ROBERT Looking at the map I see a problem: the lack of a direct route Chicago to KCMO. How about adding a P: Canadian Prairie & Pacific, CPP? 20-20476-1 Canadian National FM C-Liner A unit #6702 with ProtoSound 3.0, The Western Depot. 7010-7019 in heritage paint schemes. Canadian Pacific Railway on Sunday said it has agreed to buy Kansas City Southern for $25 billion in a cash-and-shares deal to create the first rail network connecting the United States, Mexico . See the map. Theres the Lincoln Continental, Continental tires, Continental-Trailways bus (remember them? Too bad no mention of CP leaving another loaded grain train on a grade in the Rockies with only emergency brakes applied, AND sending the locomotives to assist another train. This comes after both companies' shareholders voted in favour of the move. LOL. [10] The Thunder Bay section linking Lake Superior to Winnipeg was commenced in 1875. Ill take 18 months. Get great snapshots of railroading history in Art Petersons newest book. [citation needed], The controversial Crowsnest Pass Agreement effectively locked the eastbound rate on grain products and westbound rates on certain "settlers' effects" at the 1897 level. Named after the Selkirk Mountains where they served, these locomotives were well suited for steep grades. The local passenger service was re-routed to this new southerly line, which connected numerous emergent small cities across the region. Im picturing blue locos as the new scheme. On 16 September 2019, Progress Rail rolled out two SD70ACU rebuilds in Canadian Pacific heritage paint schemes; 7010 wears a Tuscan red and grey paint scheme with script writing, and the 7015 wears a similar paint scheme with block lettering. It also discontinued its secondary transcontinental train The Dominion in 1966, and in 1970, unsuccessfully applied to discontinue The Canadian. It makes great business sense for CP, but the price tag, $25B, might diminish the potential upside. Canadian Pacific's lines in the U.S. are currently called "Soo Line". The red and white paint scheme introduced with the GP30's was quite eye-catching. Pacific, because of the real-railroad need. Limited trains ran along the Milton line on weekdays only. 6644, 7020-7023 in five distinct commemorative military paint schemes. CP and KCS have been the two best performing Class I railroads for the past three years on a revenue growth basis.. Rather bit reminds me of that old joke, something about Federal Express and UPS merged.FedUp. This is the best model paint Ive ever used and Ive using model paints and an airbrush since 1975! Robert Ray-friends of mine and on Facebook say BNSF stands for Been Nothing Since Frisco. Douglas & McIntyre, 1995. p. 134. The CPR's first-generation locomotives were mostly made by General Motors Diesel and Montreal Locomotive Works (American Locomotive Company designs), with some made by the Canadian Locomotive Company to Baldwin and Fairbanks Morse designs. To top them off, the adhesion to plastic is outstanding. [81], On 18 January 2017 it was announced that Hunter Harrison was retiring from CP and that Keith Creel would become president and chief executive officer of the company effective 31 January 2017. Whatever they pick is going to be fine, as long as its not a name that makes people scratch their heads going what does that name convey: I.E. . Only the Boston and Maine Railroad had more. By then, the CPR had competition from three other transcontinental lines, all of them money-losers. 103107. An individual receiving a personal telegram was seen as being someone important except for those that transmitted sorrow in the form of death notices. The new Liberal prime minister, Alexander Mackenzie, ordered construction of segments of the railway as a public enterprise under the supervision of the Department of Public Works led by Sandford Fleming. The transaction represents an enterprise value of approximately US$31 billion. The first operator was the Canadian American Railroad a division of Iron Road Railways. Primarily a freight railway, the CPR was for decades the only practical means of long-distance passenger transport in most regions of Canada and was instrumental in the settlement and development of Western Canada. I think there was something similar for the Santa Fe and maybe one or two others. December 13, 2022. In 1895, it acquired a minority interest in the Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Railway, giving it a link to New York and the Northeast United States. It also launched a fleet of Great Lakes ships to link its terminals. The streamlined North Coast Limited 's boring interior was matched by an uninspiring exterior paint scheme. A few units were outshopped without logos just prior to unveiling of the At the end of the day it will be a corporate decision, most likely just Canadian Pacific Railway or they might even add an S and make it Canadian Pacific Railways. In the same vote shareholders also approved a special resolution to change CP's corporate name to Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited. It is Canadian Pacific as it was intended by God and shall remain Canadian Pacific lest my grandfather begin to spin in his grave. Similarly, to reach the isolated area of Superior in northern Ontario ships were used to bring in supplies to the construction work. Union Pacific did not change its name to Union Pacific Southern. A westbound CP oil train was pulling out of the city at Woodman, with KCS 4620 in second position and "grey ghost" KCS 4009 in third position. [16], A beaver was chosen as the railway's logo in honour of Donald Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, who had risen from factor to governor of the Hudson's Bay Company over a lengthy career in the beaver fur trade. Car Red TCP-203 Maine Central 1930-50's Frt. In the spirit of the name that railroad contest however, my entry is Mexico Norte. I live relatively near to the Emerson subdivision I can hear train horns from my house so I jumped in the car and zoomed off through the rain to this crossing. [citation needed] They had a practical role, too, in transporting immigrants from much of Europe to Canada, especially to populate the vast prairies. The train consists of up to eight luxury passenger cars built between 1916 and 1931 and is powered by first-generation diesel locomotives. In 1885, he drove the last spike to complete the transcontinental line. Action Red, 8" nose stripes, large multi. on hood. [31], By that time, however, the CPR had decided to move its western terminus from Port Moody to Granville, which was renamed "Vancouver" later that year. SD40-2 Flag" logo. But its estimates of the cost of the Rocky Mountain section alone was over $60million. But railway managers realized that those who could afford to travel great distances expected such facilities, and their favourable opinion would bode well to attracting others to Canada and the CPR's trains. The rain didnt dampen my joy at seeing these locomotives. [135], In 1884, CPR began purchasing sailing ships as part of a railway supply service on the Great Lakes. [26], By 1883, railway construction was progressing rapidly, but the CPR was in danger of running out of funds. This was over four times the maximum gradient recommended for railways of this era, and even modern railways rarely exceed a two-percent gradient. [62][63], Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. trains resumed regular operations on 1 June 2012 after a nine-day strike by some 4,800 locomotive engineers, conductors and traffic controllers who walked off the job on 23 May, stalling Canadian freight traffic and costing the economy an estimated CA$80 million (US$77 million). [citation needed]. Why even incorporate the KCS leave it CP. Business data for Canadian Pacific Railway: This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 20:59. The train provided service between Vancouver and Toronto or Montreal (east of Sudbury; the train was in two sections). Of course, they could always start out as CPKC then slowly change the brand to plain old Canadian Pacific while keeping the new reporting marks. Catalog Trains O Gauge MTH Electric Trains Premier Series Premier Diesel Locomotives 20-20476-1. McIntyre was uncle to John Ferguson who staked out future North Bay and who became the town's wealthiest inhabitant and mayor for four successive terms.[18]. DM&IR diesels also wore UMinn colors. The TSB stated that it "does not share the view of the lead safety investigator". Kansas City Southern shares were up slightly . You can still find both t. The seven nominees, including Ackman and his partner, Paul Hilal, were then elected. This will create the first U.S.-Mexico-Canada railroad, bringing together two railroads that have been keenly focused on providing quality service to their customers to unlock the full potential of their networks. CPKC Paint Scheme . Lithonia Operator: I like the CAM logo. This provides some degree of encouragement among customers - including agricultural shippers - that this particular proposed merger may result in increased service options," he says. On this new acquisition, CP CEO Keith Creel remarked that this gives CP a true coast-to-coast network across Canada and an increased presence in New England. Rogers became obsessed with finding the pass that would immortalize his name. Seriously, I hate to lose KCS, but might as well stick with Canadian Pacific for the merged line. The telephone had barely been invented but telegraph was well established as a means of communicating quickly across great distances. KCS already had plans under way to add a second span across the Rio Grande at Laredo, where it also interchanges with Union Pacific. The CPR bought hundreds of 4-6-2 Pacifics between 1906 and 1948 with later versions being true dual-purpose passenger and fast-freight locomotives. "History of the Canadian Pacific Railway". In 1919, these lines were consolidated, along with the track of the old Intercolonial Railway and its spurs, into the government-owned Canadian National Railways. Fleming was dismissed and replaced with Collingwood Schreiber as chief engineer and general manager of all government railways. Tried them all, solvent based, acrylics, water based, you name it. If the merger goes through, it will really be more CP taking over KCS rather than a BN-style merger of equals. [12], On 21 October 1880, a new syndicate, unrelated to Hugh Allan's, signed a contract with the Macdonald government. 29. The traditional winter export port was Saint John, New Brunswick, when ice closed the St. Lawrence River. In 1948 Montreal Locomotive Works began production of ALCO designs.[145]. [24] The exact number of Chinese workers who died is unknown but historians estimate the number is between 600 and 800. Dorman, Robert and Stoltz, D.E. Pan Am was an overreach for Springfield Terminal, but a good fit for this system (and about to become available). to develop an identity, but after they had dropped the "Dual-Flag" logo. Why Sign In? Haverty suspects that last years private equity interest in KCS sparked consolidation talks with CP. CP is focused on moving grain to market and has been for more than 130 years. Where both trains had been daily prior to the 15 January 1990 cuts, the surviving Canadian was only a three-times-weekly operation. The large subsidy also needed to compensate the CPR for not constructing the line in the future, but rather right away even though demand would not cover operational costs. NS speaks of Atlantic coast leanings. November 29, 2022. No leaks that I'm aware of, but I hope they keep the new paint scheme as simple as possible. Beginning 9 November 1953, the CPR introduced Budd Rail Diesel Cars (RDCs) on many of its lines. [14], The first transcontinental passenger train departed from Montreal's Dalhousie Station, located at Berri Street and Notre Dame Street at 8pm on 28 June 1886, and arrived at Port Moody at noon on 4 July 1886. Pullman was long a famous name in this regard; its Pullman porters were legendary. It was the coming of these newer technologies especially cellular telephones that eventually resulted in the demise of these services even after formation in 1967 of CN-CP Telecommunications in an effort to effect efficiencies through consolidation rather than competition. only. Since itll be a system in Canada, the USA, and Mexico, I propose a fitting name: Good concept, but too many other things have been marketed under the name Continental. In response, on 31 January 1884, the government passed the Railway Relief Bill, providing a further $22.5million in loans to the CPR. After several days of curing I did have some pull up of Model Master Acryl, but not Tru-Color. You can keep up with news on the proposed Canadian . This route was more direct and closer to the CanadaUS border, making it easier for the CPR to keep American railways from encroaching on the Canadian market. Kansas City Southern. And of course, then, theres the continental breakfast. On painting a Eduard P-400 WWII airplane: SD40-2Fs #9000-9024. Luckily CP and KC share some common colours. What about calling it the Canadian Pacific & Southern? [104], The CPR ran a number of trains that transported members of the Canadian royal family when they toured the country, taking them through Canada's scenery, forests, and small towns, and enabling people to see and greet them. Used the old SMP AccuPaint years ago.these folks have taken that line and made this SOOOOO much better. CP was an intermodal pioneer especially on land with road and railway mixing to provide the best service. Others such as sleeping and dining cars were kept in order to provide better control over the quality of service being provided to passengers. The transaction was subject to approval of the U.S. Special livery paint schemes are a highlight of contemporary railroading. The merger also will tie together auto production areas in Canada, Detroit, and Mexico and create new single-line service for vehicles produced at assembly plants in Mexico that are bound for consumer markets in the Midwest and Canada. [33], During the late 19th century, the railway undertook an ambitious programme of hotel construction, building Glacier House in Glacier National Park, Mount Stephen House at Field, British Columbia, the Chteau Frontenac in Quebec City and the Banff Springs Hotel. Note the blue flags deployed. CP's ownership of that railroad traces back to the Soo Line's ownership, inherited from the Milwaukee Road. This translated into keeping express, telegraph, sleeping car and other lines of business for themselves, creating separate departments or companies as necessary. It makes me wonder if someone at the corporate level with a little bit of creativity can come up with something more imaginative and more descriptive than the new companys self-chosen name. Newest: GEvos in solid red, with Canadian Pacific Railway spelled out on the long hood. Andy Sikorski posted under the wrong article so I replied there. [158], As of February 2023, Transport Canada lists the following aircraft in its database and operate as ICAO airline designator CRR, and telephony RAILCAR. After the Second World War, passenger traffic declined as automobiles and airplanes became more common, but the CPR continued to innovate in an attempt to keep passenger numbers up. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Unless there is an obscure STB/FRA requirement, I dont think so. [29], Meanwhile, in Eastern Canada, the CPR had created a network of lines reaching from Quebec City to St. Thomas, Ontario, by 1885 mainly by buying the Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa & Occidental Railway from the Quebec government and by creating a new railway company, the Ontario and Quebec Railway (O&Q). It shows geographicly what a large footprint CPKS will have. In 1909 the CPR completed two significant engineering accomplishments. TASD diesels wore either Alabama or Auburn colors, usually one of each. They include the Algonquin in St. Andrews, Chteau Frontenac in Quebec, Royal York in Toronto, Minaki Lodge in Minaki Ontario, Hotel Vancouver, Empress Hotel in Victoria and the Banff Springs Hotel and Chateau Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. Leaders of the rival Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railroads on May 26 made their pitches about why their respective railroads should be approved to purchase Kansas City Southern Railroad. The Surface Transportation Board today issued a decision inviting public comments on a proposed procedural schedule for the proposed transaction between Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS). Coal is shipped in unit trains from coal mines in the mountains, most notably Sparwood, British Columbia, to terminals at Roberts Bank and North Vancouver, from where it is then shipped to Japan. On 24 April 1955, the CPR introduced a new luxury transcontinental passenger train, The Canadian. In 1996, CP Rail moved its head office from Windsor Station in Montreal to Gulf Canada Square in Calgary and changed its name back to Canadian Pacific Railway. I belive we will see KCS disappear into CP (image-wise that is). Sounds so much nicer than NAFTAs Steel Carpet. (Units 6618, 6620, 6621 and 6622 only.). At the time, CP only had plans to utilize the locomotive for a special Holiday Train at Home broadcast,[118][119] after which it was put in storage. #5700 was the prototype unit (1975) in this scheme followed by SD40-2's #5718-5777. Everything I saw was dirty maroon - both the GP7's or 9's that were the power and the cars. Van Horne stated that he would have 800km (500mi) of main line built in 1882. However, in the 1960s, the company started to pull out of passenger services, ending services on many of its branch lines. My guess is that, despite what I have thought was a more interventionist stance, STB approval is likely, as there is little to no overlap and this is the only merger that by itself, as a standalone, might not trigger full rail consolidation, as any other pairing likely would, says independent analyst Anthony B. Hatch. Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney presided over major cuts in Via Rail service on 15 January 1990. and our The job of finding a pass was assigned to a surveyor named Major Albert Bowman Rogers. Denis St. Pierre, "Protest greets Spirit Train". [85], On 4 February 2020, the TSB demoted its lead investigator in the crash probe after his superiors decided these comments were "completely inappropriate". James J. Hill in 1881 sent Alpheus Beede Stickney to be construction superintendent for the Canadian Pacific Railway. CPR also helped the war effort with money and jobs. If approved, the combined railroad will be the first and only to directly serve Canada, Mexico and the United States. And the CP is paying a huge price. [144], The CPR built hundreds of its own locomotives at its shops in Montreal, first at the "New Shops", as the DeLorimer shops were commonly referred to, and at the massive Angus Shops that replaced them in 1904. Most of the company's non-railway businesses at the time of the split were operated by a separate subsidiary called Canadian Pacific Limited. It is fairly visible (although gets muted when dirty). I presume CPKC will be on the long hood like BNSF, but wondering if the Southern Belle scheme has been discussed? It began doing so in 1882 as the separate Telegraph Department. Description: Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern are proposing a merger that would create a massive railroad to connect Canada, the USA, and Mexico! Some sections of track were incomplete or had not been used before, but the trip to Winnipeg was made in nine days and the rebellion quickly suppressed. Hate to see the KCS's beautiful paint scheme succumb to CP's drab maroon. road numbers on the hood. To avoid train robberies and so minimize insurance costs, they travelled quickly and stopped only to change locomotives and crews, which was often done in under five minutes. It was hard to get used to seeing CN south of border when I ride Amtrak to New Orleans now CP will be down in the south too. Below are some examples of these. On 14 September 1915, the funeral train of former CPR president Sir William Cornelius Van Horne ran from Montreal to Joliet, Illinois, pulled by 4-6-2 No. [95] Two days later on 10 December 2021, Kansas City Southern stockholders also gave their support for the planned combination with Canadian Pacific. Re Soo maroonIn the 19th century, Wisconsin Central's passenger cars were varnished redwood. I also hate to see another railroad merger result in a crummy name weve got to live with for the next 40 years. On 29 October 1978, CP Rail transferred its passenger services to Via Rail, a new federal Crown corporation that was now responsible for intercity passenger services in Canada. Trucking operations would go on to expand across Canada making it an important transport provider for small shipments. This paint scheme came out in 1966 and was an "economy" scheme designed to be cheap to apply . The bill received royal assent on 6 March 1884. [48], After the Second World War, the transportation industry in Canada changed. In March 2021, the CP offered US$29billion to purchase the Kansas City Southern Railway, which would allow the CP to own rail lines across the entire North American continent. [37], On 3 November 1909, the Lethbridge Viaduct over the Oldman River valley at Lethbridge, Alberta, was opened. Passenger cars were carried as well as freight. The new company, to be called Canadian Pacific Kansas City, will be based in Calgary and headed by Creel, who has extended his contract through 2026. I was fortunate to catch two Kansas City Southern locomotives on the same train back in August 2018.

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