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Date: 04/08/26 14:50
Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: KB5WK

Two more CPKC 250th units released today at Wabtec Fort Worth on 04-08-2026.
KCS 776 & KCS 7626



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Date: 04/08/26 14:51
Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: KB5WK

Two UP rebuild units at the Wabtec interchange track at Justin TX. 04-08-2026

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Date: 04/08/26 16:15
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: P

Well, Canada found a way to outclassed the US.

Posted from Android

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Date: 04/08/26 16:18
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: brc600

What is the meaning of 776? Or am I reading that wrong?

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Date: 04/08/26 17:00
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: kgrantly

brc600 Wrote:
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> What is the meaning of 776? Or am I reading that
> wrong?

776  most likely 7th month, 1776 JULY

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Date: 04/08/26 18:25
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: Mike6640-2

P Wrote:
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> Well, Canada found a way to outclassed the US.
>
> Posted from Android

 AND, They are doing a great job of it!!!

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Date: 04/08/26 19:05
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: pbouzide

P Wrote:
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> Well, Canada found a way to outclassed the US.
>
> Posted from Android

It really is the best rendition, isn't it.

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Date: 04/09/26 09:43
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: mcdeo

Maybe this can be the new overall paint scheme. Just don't put the 250 info on, but leave the colors! 

Mike ONeill
Okahumpka, FL

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Date: 04/09/26 10:48
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: Lackawanna484

mcdeo Wrote:
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> Maybe this can be the new overall paint scheme.
> Just don't put the 250 info on, but leave the
> colors! 

The colors are very nice, keep the red-white-blue and add a big golden maple leaf

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Date: 04/09/26 10:53
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: Spoony81

KB5WK Wrote:
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> Two UP rebuild units at the Wabtec interchange
> track at Justin TX. 04-08-2026

New Flag design on the cabs or has it always looked that way ?

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Date: 04/09/26 11:56
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: Cumbresfan

Very nice. I wonder if these two will make their way north of the border?

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Date: 04/09/26 15:01
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: masterphots

mcdeo Wrote:
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> Maybe this can be the new overall paint scheme.
> Just don't put the 250 info on, but leave the
> colors! 

Agreed,  a killer paint scheme

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Date: 04/09/26 20:18
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: Valleyman

Wonder if the BNSF will try and top the Canadian Roads? Yeah right

Valleyman

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Date: 04/09/26 20:51
Re: Two more CPKC 250th locos
Author: KB5WK

Supposedly BNSF 1776 was re number to BNSF 1650

Valleyman Wrote:
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> Wonder if the BNSF will try and top the Canadian
> Roads? Yeah right
>
> Valleyman



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