What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?

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metraupMember since Apr-8-03 · 433 postsSep 3, 2003 10:48 PM

Today in Wheaton, I saw in the middle of a UP freight train. I saw it from the library, and with the trees, cars, and people, and with the small viewing range and the high speed of the train, I saw very little. I saw this blue rush, I say rush because I don't know if it was an engine, as a thought I saw a hood, with the words Operation Lifesaver and CN. It was very clean and freshly painted. Is it an engine or a boxcar and what is it doing with UP?Thanks!
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Chicago-Geneva Metra Line

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RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?, IcyFire, Sep-03-03, 06:55 PM, (1) RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?, metraup, Sep-03-03, 06:59 PM, (2) RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?, IcyFire, Sep-03-03, 07:06 PM, (3) RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?, CPR_9102, Sep-03-03, 09:27 PM, (4) RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?, cn_bayview, Sep-04-03, 07:09 PM, (5) RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?, smp11512, Sep-04-03, 07:24 PM, (6) RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?, dti407, Sep-04-03, 07:50 PM, (7)

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IcyFireCharter Member · 2741 postsSep 3, 2003 10:55 PM

RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?

Operation Lifesaver teachs people not to rush to beat the train, there goal is to minimize Train-vehicle collisions and fatalities

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metraupMember since Apr-8-03 · 433 postsSep 3, 2003 10:59 PM

RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?

Yes, I knew that, but do they own the car/engine and CN pulls it around or does CN own it?Thanks!
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IcyFireCharter Member · 2741 postsSep 3, 2003 11:06 PM

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well if it has CN markings it's a safe bet CN owns it, and as for why it's on the UP, you know rolling stock always gets mixed everywhere, especially In Chicago

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CPR_9102Member since Apr-6-03 · 244 postsSep 4, 2003 1:27 AM

RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?

Yeah, I noticed a container too but for CPRNice painting on it, now, due to it coming through at bad times... I ye to have pics of it... Although I saw it twice in one week.It says Can Pac Rai on one end and then on the 40ft box part it has a crossing etc and some words for direction 2006, then the CPPU markings on the other end.Chris Wilson
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cn_bayviewCharter Member · 1482 postsSep 4, 2003 11:09 PM

RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?

AS far as i know.
Some IC units have OLI logos.And a CN ex GTW GP40(-2?) 6401 i believe. is in CN paint with OLI.
havnt seen any modern power with oli...

Rob
Great North Rails

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smp11512Member since Apr-7-03 · 1253 postsSep 4, 2003 11:24 PM

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Yes you are correct , Last month ( Augast 14th ) I caught an IC with the OLI Logo and crossing gates , Southern Pacific will live on forever in the hearts of the Red and Gray Railfans What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is? – image 10
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dti407Member since May-11-03 · 11 postsSep 4, 2003 11:50 PM

RE: What is the CN operation lifesaver whatever it is?

>AS far as i know.
>Some IC units have OLI logos.
>
>And a CN ex GTW GP40(-2?) 6401 i believe. is in CN paint
>with OLI.
>havnt seen any modern power with oli...
The 6401 is a GP40 (GP40AC?) built in 1968 for the Detroit, Toledo, & Ironton Railroad (orginally numbered 401). I beleve a GTW blue/red version of 6401 is in the Train-sim.com file library.Greg
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