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Chris Walker

December 10, 2020 01:30PM

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Brian Norden Wrote:
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> Is this a purpose built 42" gauge car? Or is it a
> standard gauge car set on 42" trucks?
>
> I seem to recall reading that CN was using
> standard gauge car ferries and swapping trucks at
> Port aux Basques during the last decade(s) of the
> Newfoundland operation.
>
> BN

Brian,

that is a one-of-a-kind, purposefully built new in 1966 for Newfoundland operation as a 3'6" gauge car.

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