Canadian Railroads > Just Another Roster Shot - CP 8525

CP 8525 is in Vancouver, British Columbia in August 1974. She is a GMD GP9.
Bob



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/28/26 12:25 by refarkas.

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Notice the torpedo tubes on the roof as well as you can see the top of the steam generator in the short hood, indicating that she is a passenger
GP-9.

CVRRR

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cvrrr Wrote:
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> Notice the torpedo tubes on the roof as well as
> you can see the top of the steam generator in the
> short hood, indicating that she is a passenger
> GP-9.
>
> CVRRR
>
> Posted from iPhone

A passenger unit with the largest fuel and water tanks possible which forced the air reservoirs to the roof.

Any more specific info as to where in Vancouver?

I found a bunch of my slides from different locations in Vancouver, it's a learning experience comparing those days with all the new structures in the area. Google streetview is almost useless for comparison although some of the tall buildings in the distance may help. Seems there were three basic locations for the CP, plus the passenger station. Kinda surprised when I was able to use Streetview to line up the Cargill loading terminal on the other side of the bay. I had a couple of great railfan guides but I haven't seen them in quite a while.

tia.

The 8525 is at the fuel racks at CP’s Drake Street engine terminal.

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Thanks for that.

I need to go through some of these web sites and have Drake St to search with now..

https://trainweb.us/oldtimetrains/stories/Drake_Street_memories_2.htm

https://www.okthepk.ca/month/month00.htm