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F-unit
(based on original drawing by Jacques Bélanger )

For an overview of the history of the CN F-units, see the excellent article by Jim Brock in CN Lines V9N2. This article has a number of photos, describes the history and characteristics of the fleets, and includes a bibliography. The fleet history on this page is based on the Jim Brock article with minor corrections and subsequent updates.

(drawing copyright Shane Stewart )

Index:

CN 6500 6501 6502 6503 6504 6505 6506 6507 6508 6509 6510 6511 6512 6513 6514 6515 6516 6517 6518 6519 6520 6521 6522 6523 6524 6525 6526 6527 6528 6529 6530 6531 6532 6533 6534 6535 6536 6537 6538 6539 6540 6541 6542

CN 6600 6601 6602 6603 6604 6605 6606 6607 6608 6609 6610 6611 6612 6613 6614 6615 6616 6617 6618 6619 6620 6621 6622 6623 6624 6625 6626 6627 6628 6629 6630 6631 6632 6633 6634 6635 6636 6637

CN 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005

GTW 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016 9017 9018 9019 9020 9021 9022 9023 9024 9025 9026 9027

CN 9028 9029 9030 9031 9032 9033 9034 9035 9036 9037 9038 9039 9040 9028 9029 9030 9031 9032 9033 9034 9035 9036 9037 9038 9039 9040 9041 9042 9043 9044 9045 9046 9047 9048 9049 9050 9051 9052 9053 9054 9055 9056 9057 9058 9059 9060 9061 9062 9063 9064 9066 9068 9070 9072 9074 9076 9078 9080 9082 9084 9086 9088 9090 9092 9094 9096 9098 CN 9100 9100:2 9101 9102 9102:2 9103 9104 9104:2 9105 9106 9106:2 9107 9108 9108:2 9110 9112 9114 9116 9118 9120 9122 9124 9126 9128 9130 9132 9134 9136 9138 9140 9142

CN 9150 9151 9152 9153 9154 9155 9156 9157 9158 9159 9160 9161 9162 9163 9164 9165 9166 9167 9168 9169 9170 9171 9172 9173 9174 9175 9176 9177 9178 9179

CN 9189

CN 9190 9191 9192 9193 9194 9195 9196 9197 9198 9199

CN 6500

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built September 1954
wrecked 21 January 1972 while leading 6611 and 6515, struck a mudslide near Vaveby BC (mile 49.9 Clearwater Subdivision)
retired 25 May 1972
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 6501

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built October 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA to 8 March 1995 to Ohio Central Railroad, Coshocton OH
remained in Montreal after sale to Ohio Central until mid-1997 before being moved to Ohio; reportedly refused by CSX for onward movement to Ohio Central due to missing rear drawbar

CN 6502

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built October 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
refurbished and numbered Algoma Central 1750

CN 6503

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built November 1954
wrecked 28 September 1974 while leading 6609 and 6600 in head-on collision with SD40 5151 and 5080 near McMurphy BC (mile 34.5 of the Clearwater Subdivision)
retired 10 December 1974
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 6504

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built November 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 23 February 1995 to Independent Locomotive Sales, Bethel MN
purchased by Kansas City Southern in August 1995 for business car fleet
renumbered KCS 2 and named Shreveport

CN 6505

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built November 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 8 March 1995 to Locomotive Fifteen Corporation, North Conway NH for use on the Conway Scenic Railroad

CN 6506

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built December 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
painted as "Amrail" 6506 in 1983 for use in movie "Next to Last Train Ride" filmed in southern Alberta; returned to VIA service for a short time wearing this paint
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
refurbished and numbered Algoma Central 1751
sold to Pioneer Rail, shipped to Gettysburg Scenic Railroad, 2003

CN 6507

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built December 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA to 8 March 1995 to Ohio Central Railroad, Coshocton OH
purchased by Kansas City Southern in August 1995 for business car fleet
renumbered KCS 4 and named Vicksburg

CN 6508

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built December 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6305
sold by VIA 29 December 1994 to Les Trains Touristiques du Saint-Laurent ("Tortillard"), Clermont QC
following bankruptcy of Les Trains Touristiques du St-Laurent, purchased at auction 13 June 1997 by Waterloo-St Jacobs Railway, Waterloo ON
restored to original yellow and green CN colours, renumbered 6508 and named Spirit of St Jacobs
moved to Toronto for storage December 2000 when WSJR encountered financial difficulties

CN 6509

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built December 1954
repainted 20 December 1966 into special paint scheme and numbered 1967
along with repainted CP unit 1867 (former 1411), pulled the special Centennial Train across Canada in 1967
restored to CN paint and renumbered 6509 14 December 1967
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6304
modified by VIA in 1997 to remove steam generator and install head end power generator
based in Winnipeg and used on Churchill run
sold to IFS Leasing in Saugus CA, 2002

CN 6510

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built January 1955
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 15 December 1994 to the City of Thunder Bay for display purposes in a riverside park near present CP station; in storage at Keefer Terminal in Thunder Bay awaiting preparation of the display site

CN 6511

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built January 1955
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
painted as "Amrail" 6511 in 1983 for use in movie "Next to Last Train Ride" filmed in southern Alberta; returned to VIA service for a short time wearing this paint
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
refurbished and numbered Algoma Central 1752

CN 6512

FP9A, class GPA-17a, built January 1955
involved in grade crossing incident 11 October 1973, with truck at Clover Bar AB (just east of Edmonton at mile 259 of the Wainright Subdivision) while leading 6601 and 6607; not seriously damaged
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA to 8 March 1995 to Ohio Central Railroad, Coshocton OH
purchased by Kansas City Southern in August 1995 for business car fleet
renumbered KCS 1 and named Meridian

CN 6513

FP9A, class GPA-17b, built February 1955
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA to 8 March 1995 to Ohio Central Railroad, Coshocton OH
resold by Ohio Central for scrap to Larry's Truck and Electric, McDonald OH; 6513 was never on OCRR property

CN 6514

FP9A, class GPA-17c, built January 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
refurbished and numbered Algoma Central 1753
retired by CN on 1 November 2001, shortly after CN's acquisition of Wisconsin Central

CN 6515

FP9A, class GPA-17c, built January 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6307
modified by VIA in 1997 to remove steam generator and install head end power generator
based in Montreal and used in passenger service to northern Quebec
derailed August 30 2000 near Hervey QC upon striking large dump truck at private crossing; suffered dented nose and ruptured fuel tank; repaired, repainted and returned to service
retired 2002;
sold to Ohio Central Railroad, 4 April 2002 and shipped to NRE-Alco in Capreol ON

CN 6516

FP9A, class GPA-17c, built January 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
involved in level crossing accident shortly after transfer to VIA; repaired using portions of nose from F7A 9162; returned to service; photos (Photo) (Photo) before and during repair (photos by Richard Longpré)
last un-rebuilt FP9A used by VIA as part of an A-B set when it lead train 1 January 1990, an extra from Gaspe to Montreal (Photo) (photo by Richard Longpré)
sold by VIA 8 March 1995 to Locomotive Fifteen Corporation, North Conway NH for use on the Conway Scenic Railroad

CN 6517

FP9A, class GPA-17c, built February 1957
wrecked 13 February 1960 while leading 6608 in headon collision with GP9s 4564 and 4583, near Osawin ON (mile 32.0 of the Caramat Subidivision, 32 miles west of Hornepayne). The two F-units were pulling the westbound Super Continental passenger train (No 1).
retired 30 April 1960

CN 6518

FP9A, class GPA-17c, built February 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA to 8 March 1995 to Ohio Central Railroad, Coshocton OH
resold by Ohio Central for scrap to Larry's Truck and Electric, McDonald OH; 6518 was never on OCRR property

CN 6519

FP9A, class GPA-17c, built February 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA to 8 March 1995 to Ohio Central Railroad, Coshocton OH
resold by Ohio Central for scrap to Larry's Truck and Electric, McDonald OH; 6519 was never on OCRR property

CN 6520

FP9A, class GPA-17c, built March 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6306
sold by VIA 29 December 1994 to Les Trains Touristiques du Saint-Laurent ("Tortillard"), Clermont QC
following bankruptcy of Les Trains Touristiques du St-Laurent, purchased at auction 13 June 1997 by Waterloo-St Jacobs Railway, Waterloo ON
restored to original yellow and green CN colours, renumbered 6520 and named Pride of Waterloo
moved to Toronto for storage December 2000 when WSJR encountered financial difficulties

CN 6521

FP9A, class GPA-17c, built March 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6308
modified by VIA in 1997 to remove steam generator and install head end power generator
based in Winnipeg and used on Churchill run
sold to Progress Rail, 15 May 2002; moved to Patterson GA June 2002

CN 6522

FP9A, class GPA-17c, built March 1957
wrecked 2 August 1967 while leading 6538 and GP9 4118 in headon collision with RS18 3694, C-424 3221 and C-424 3204 at Dunrankin ON, mile 196.4 Ruel Subdivision
retired 1 November 1967

CN 6523

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built March 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Moncton shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6312
sold 21 January 1999 to RaiLink
used on Timber Train and RaiLink Ottawa Valley
painted in RaiLink colours and re-numbered to RaiLink 1401
transferred to RaiLink (later RailAmerica) Lakeland and Waterways in Alberta mid-1999
transferred to RailAmerica Mackenzie Northern Railway early 2001
transferred to RailAmerica Goderich and Exteter Railway, 2002

CN 6524

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1983 and renumbered to VIA 6300
was the locomotive in the centre of the passenger train involved in the accident at Dalehurst AB, 8 February 1986; some damage that was repaired using the nose of KCS F7A 4062; returned to service
modified by VIA in 1997 to remove steam generator and install head end power generator
based in Montreal and used on passenger service in northern Quebec

CN 6525

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
refurbished and numbered Algoma Central 1754
retired by CN on 1 November 2001, shortly after CN's acquisition of Wisconsin Central

CN 6526

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Moncton shops for VIA in 1985 and renumbered to VIA 6313
modified by VIA in 1997 to remove steam generator and install head end power generator
based in Winnipeg and used on Churchill run
retired 2002;
sold to Ohio Central Railroad, 4 April 2002 and shipped to NRE-Alco in Capreol ON

CN 6527

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Moncton shops for VIA in 1985 and renumbered to VIA 6314
wrecked 9 April 1993 while following VIA 6310 (former CN 6532) upon hitting washout near Rapide-Blanc QC (mile 17.5 St Maurice Subdivision)
sold for scrap 5 November 1993 to Mandak Metals, Selkirk MB

CN 6528

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built May 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6309
kept in storage by VIA, late 1990s
retired from VIA early 2001

CN 6529

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built May 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6311
modified by VIA in 1997 to remove steam generator and install head end power generator
based in Winnipeg and used on Churchill run
sold to IFS Leasing in Saugus CA, 2002

CN 6530

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built May 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA to 8 March 1995 to Ohio Central Railroad, Coshocton OH
resold by Ohio Central for scrap to Larry's Truck and Electric, McDonald OH; 6519 was never on OCRR property
cab sold to Branson Scenic Railway, Branson MO, to repair their F9PH number 83

CN 6531

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built May 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
refurbished and numbered Algoma Central 1755
sold to Pioneer Rail, shipped to Gettysburg Scenic Railroad, 2003

CN 6532

FP9A, class GPA-17d, built May 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
in 1980, along with 6632, painted in experimental VIA paint scheme
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6310
wrecked 9 April 1993 while leading VIA 6314 (former CN 6527) upon hitting washout near Rapide-Blanc QC (mile 17.5 St Maurice Subdivision)
sold for scrap 5 November 1993 to Mandak Metals, Selkirk MB

CN 6533

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built May 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6302
modified by VIA in 1997 to remove steam generator and install head end power generator
based in Winnipeg and used on Churchill run
sold to Progress Rail, 15 May 2002; moved to Patterson GA June 2002

CN 6534

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built May 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6301
kept in storage by VIA, late 1990s
retired from VIA early 2001

CN 6535

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built May 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
wrecked 15 May 1981 when hit a washout near Duplessis QC on the St Maurice Subdivision
when retired, still wore CN paint
sold for scrap 29 September 1991 to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC

CN 6536

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built June 1958
along with 6636, first locomotive to be painted in new CN paint scheme (orange nose, black and white stripes, white noodle), 1961
immortalized by numerous models and toys produced to represent new paint scheme
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold for scrap 3 May 1994 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6537

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built June 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
wrecked 10 August 1982 while leading 6632 in headon collision with GP40 9629, 9499 and 9565 at Ingersol ON (mile 59 Dundas Subdivision)

CN 6538

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built June 1958
wrecked 2 August 1967 while trailing 6522 and GP9 4118 in headon collision with RS18 3694, C-424 3221 and C-424 3204 at Dunrankin ON, mile 196.4 Ruel Subdivision
retired 1 December 1967

CN 6539

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built July 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
rebuilt by CN Pointe St Charles shops for VIA in 1984 and renumbered to VIA 6303
sold 21 January 1999 to RaiLink
used on Timber Train and RaiLink Ottawa Valley
painted in RaiLink colours and re-numbered to RaiLink 1400
transferred to RaiLink (later RailAmerica) Lakeland and Waterways in Alberta mid-1999
transferred to RailAmerica Mackenzie Northern Railway early 2001
after repairs in Calgary, transferred to RailAmerica Goderich and Exeter Railway, September 2003

CN 6540

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built July 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 18 February 1994 to Rail Ent. Incorporated, Port Washington NY
sold in 1994 by Rail Ent. to private owner; leased to NE Kansas Rail Museum, Atchison KS
sold to Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, Boone IA, in late 2002, for use on dinner train
painted in green/yellow/gray CSX colours, numbered BSVY 6540; entered dinner train service 6 Feb 2003

CN 6541

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built July 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 1994 to Nebkota Rail, Gordon NE
sold by Nebkota 15 May 1998 to Canadian Pacific for use on business train
painted in CP maroon and gray and numbered CP 1401

CN 6542

FP9A, class GPA-17e, built July 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold for scrap by VIA 3 May 1994 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6600

F9B, class GPB-17a, built September 1954
wrecked 28 September 1974 while trialing 6503 and 6609, in headon collision with SD40s 5151 and 5080 near McMurphy BC, mile 34.5 Clearwater Subdivision
retired 19 December 1974

CN 6601

F9B, class GPB-17a, built October 1954
wrecked 11 October 1973 while travelling between 6512 and 6607 at grade crossing accident at Clover Bar AB (east of Edmonton at mile 259 of the Wainright Subdivision
retired 25 February 1974

CN 6602

F9B, class GPB-17a, built October 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
used for parts

CN 6603

F9B, class GPB-17a, built November 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold for scrap by VIA 6 October 1993 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6604

F9B, class GPB-17a, built November 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold for scrap by VIA 3 May 1994 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6605

F9B, class GPB-17a, built November 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold for scrap by VIA 21 July 1994 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6606

F9B, class GPB-17a, built December 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
used for parts

CN 6607

F9B, class GPB-17a, built December 1954
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold for scrap by VIA 6 October 1993 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6608

F9B, class GPB-17a, built December 1954
wreckec 13 February 1960 while trialing 6517 in headon collision with GP9 4564 and 4583 near Osawin ON (mile 32.0 of the Caramat Subdivision)
retired 30 April 1960

CN 6609

F9B, class GPB-17a, built December 1954
wrecked 28 July 1994 while travelling between 6503 and 6600 in headon collision with SD40 5151 and 5080 near McMurphy BC, mile 34.5 of the Clearwater Subdivision
retired 31 December 1974
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 6610

F9B, class GPB-17a, built January 1955
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold for scrap by VIA 6 October 1993 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6611

F9B, class GPB-17a, built January 1955
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold for scrap by VIA 6 October 1993 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6612

F9B, class GPB-17a, built January 1955
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 17 January 1995 to Nebkota Rail, Gordon NE
purchased by Canadian Pacific for use on their business train
painted in maroon and gray, and numbered CP 1900

CN 6613

F9B, class GPB-17b, built February 1955
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
renumbered Algoma Central 1761
sold to Pioneer Rail 2003, shipped to Gettysburg Scenic Railroad

CN 6614

F9B, class GPB-17c, built January 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 20 February 1995 to Wisconsin Central for use on Algoma Central
renumbered Algoma Central 1762
in service

CN 6615

F9B, class GPB-17c, built January 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 23 Feburary 1995 to Independent Locomotive Sales, Bethel MN
purchased by Kansas City Southern August 1995 for use as parts source, although hulk remained on Independent Locomotive Sales premises

CN 6616

F9B, class GPB-17c, built January 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 23 Feburary 1995 to Independent Locomotive Sales, Bethel MN
purchased by Kansas City Southern August 1995 for use on business train
renumbered KCS 3 and named Pittsburg

CN 6617

F9B, class GPB-17c, built February 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 18 November 1991, to Montreal Locomotive Sales, Lachine QC

CN 6618

F9B, class GPB-17c, built February 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 3 May 1994, to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6619

F9B, class GPB-17c, built February 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 29 September 1991, to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC

CN 6620

F9B, class GPB-17c, built March 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 3 May 1994, to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6621

F9B, class GPB-17d, built March 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 3 May 1994, to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6622

F9B, class GPB-17d, built March 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold for scrap by VIA 18 November 1991 to Montreal Locomotive Sales, Lachine QC
sold March 1992 to Waccamaw Costline Railroad (now Carolina Southern Railroad), Conway SC
put into operation

CN 6623

F9B, class GPB-17d, built March 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 3 May 1994, to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6624

F9B, class GPB-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 3 May 1994, to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6625

F9B, class GPB-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 6 October 1993, to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6626

F9B, class GPB-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA 23 July 1992 to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC

CN 6627

F9B, class GPB-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 6 October 1993 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6628

F9B, class GPB-17d, built May 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 6 October 1993 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6629

F9B, class GPB-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
wrecked 1 March 1981 while following FPA-4 6781; hit derailed cars foul of the main track in Moncton NB, mile 9 of the Gort Subdivision
retired; final disposition unknown

CN 6630

F9B, class GPB-17d, built April 1957
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 21 July 1994 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6631

F9B, class GPB-17e, built May 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 6 October 1993 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6632

F9B, class GPB-17e, built May 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
painted in experimental VIA paint scheme in 1980 along with VIA 6532
sold by VIA for scrap 6 October 1993 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6633

F9B, class GPB-17e, built May 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
wrecked 8 February 1986 at Dalehurst AB, as second unit behind VIA 6566 (ex-CP unit); headon collision with GP38-2(W) 5586 and SD40 5104 and 5062; VIA 6300 also involved
final disposition unknown, but unit was very badly damaged in wreck; probably not much left for scrap

CN 6634

F9B, class GPB-17e, built June 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 3 May 1994 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6635

F9B, class GPB-17e, built June 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 3 May 1994 to General Scrap, Winnipeg MB

CN 6636

F9B, class GPB-17e, built June 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 29 September 1991 to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC

CN 6637

F9B, class GPB-17e, built July 1958
retired from CN roster and transferred to VIA 31 March 1978
sold by VIA for scrap 29 September 1991 to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC

CN 9000

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
This was the first mainline diesel on CN. Its success convinced CN to proceed with dieselization of the whole railroad.
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 8 October 1971 after travelling 2.6 million miles
donated by CN to Alberta Pioneer Railway Association (Alberta Railway Museum [link]), November 1971
restored and freshly painted in CN freight colours in 1996
bit part in movie "In Cold Blood", July 1996 on the Central Western Railway (RaiLink); unit was lettered as Central Western 9000 for the occasion
still operated on special occasions at the Museum
[photo] 9000 on 1 July 1997, decked out in Canadian flags, towing Rule Instruction Car 15029 and a caboose, giving rides to appreciative visitors.

CN 9001

F3B, class V-1-b, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-B-a. January 1950
reclassified GFB-15a, September 1954
used on GTW 1968-1971
retired 4 June 1971
traded in to EMD, November or December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

CN 9002

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 15 July 1975
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9003

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 19 December 1973
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9004

F3B, class V-1-b, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-B-a. January 1950
wrecked 1 August 1954. Along with 9054, had head-on collision with CN 6053 (steam engine) at Quibell ON (mile 74.6 Quibell Subdivision, now Reddit Subidivison).
rebuilt by GMD December 1954 at London ON using an F9B carbody
retired 18 July 1975
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9005

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
wrecked in head-on collision 17 May 1958 at South Junction MB (mile 62.9 Sprague Subdivision)
never officially retired
parts used by GMD in construction of GP7/9 4824

GTW 9006

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 9 September 1970
traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9007

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 6 August 1970
traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9008

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 11 November 1971
traded in to EMD, November or December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9009

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 6 August 1970
traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9010

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 21 December 1971
traded in to EMD, December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9011

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 6 August 1970
traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9012

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 26 March 1971
traded in to EMD, November or December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9013

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 4 August 1972
temporarily numbered 1
transferred to CN and rebuilt to F7A 9171

GTW 9014

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 25 June 1970
traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9015

F3A, class V-1-a, built May 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 21 December 1971
traded in to EMD, December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9016

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 3 November 1971
traded in to EMD, November or December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9017

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 9 September 1970
traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9018

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 3 November 1971
traded in to EMD, November or December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9019

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 16 February 1970
probably traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9020

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 9 September 1970
traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9021

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 27 October 1971
traded in to EMD, November or December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9022

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 25 June 1970
traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9023

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 25 June 1970
traded to EMD September 1970 on the order for GTW SD40s 5921-5929

GTW 9024

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 27 October 1971
wrecked 7 September 1971 in head-on collision with GP18 GTW 4705 at Pontiac MI
parts traded in to EMD, November or December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9025

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 21 December 1971
traded in to EMD, December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9026

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 15 November 1971
traded in to EMD, November or December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

GTW 9027

F3A, class V-1-a, built September 1948
reclassified V-1-A-a, January 1950
reclassified GFA-15a, September 1954
retired 27 October 1971
traded in to EMD, November or December 1971, on the order for GTW GP38ACs 5800-5811

CN 9028

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built April 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
wrecked April 1954 near Rivers MB in company of F7B 9029
repaired/rebuilt late 1954 by GMD
wrecked 10 November 1972 at mile 20.7 of Tete Jaune Subdivision in BC
retired 24 November 1972
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9029

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built April 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
wrecked April 1954 near Rivers MB in company of F7A 9028
repaired and returned to service
retired 28 November 1969
rebuilt to 9177 November 1974

CN 9030

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built May 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
wrecked 30 January 1971 on Ashcroft Subdivision, BC
retired 2 April 1971
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9031

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built May 1951
reclassified GFB-15a, September 1954
retired 4 November 71
rebuilt to 9191 November 1972

CN 9032

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built May 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
wrecked 8 May 1967 along with 9043 on Telkwa Subdivision BC
retired 17 October 1967

CN 9033

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built May 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
wrecked 21 November 1969 while trailing 9078 when both units hit a rockslide near Kamloops BC (Clearwater Subdivision)
retired 31 December 1969

CN 9034

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built May 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
retired 12 August 1971
rebuilt to 9152 June 1972

CN 9035

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built May 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
retired 16 February 1970
rebuilt to 9194 May 1973

CN 9036

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built June 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
wrecked 28 February 1969 while leading SD40 CN 5011 near Hope BC; ended up in the Fraser River
retired 8 May 1969

CN 9037

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built June 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
retired 29 July 1970
rebuilt to 9198 December 1973

CN 9038

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built June 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
retired 24 November 1970
rebuilt to 9159 December 1972

CN 9039

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built June 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
retired 21 April 1971
rebuilt to 9190 October 1972

CN 9040

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built June 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
retired 28 June 1971
rebuilt to 9155 September 1972

CN 9041

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built June 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
retired 8 October 1971
involved in accident 31 July 1956 while trailing CN 9138; head-on collision with CN 9058 near Huronian ON; repaired and returned to service
involved in accident 15 December 1967 while trailing CN 9062 in runaway condition, westbound near Komo BC (mile 8.5 Yale Subdivision); head-on with CN 9122 (lead) and CN GP9 4219 and GP7 4814 (trail); repaired and returned to service
rebuilt to 9199 December 1973

CN 9042

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built July 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
retired 22 December 1972
rebuilt to 9169 October 1972

CN 9043

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built July 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
wrecked 8 May 1967 along with 9032 on Telkwa Subdivision BC
retired 17 October 1967

CN 9044

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built July 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
retired 26 August 1970
not rebuilt

CN 9045

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built July 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
wrecked on the Edson Subdivision AB
retired 3 February 1971
scrapped at Transcona MB

CN 9046

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built July 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
retired 22 July 1975
scrapped at Transcona MB
nose used to repair CN 9160 after accident in 1976

CN 9047

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built July 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
wrecked on the Edson Subdivision AB
retired 29 April 1969
scrapped at Transcona MB

CN 9048

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built July 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
wrecked 23 December 1952 while leading CN 9049 in head-on collision with steam engine 3483 at Hydro Glen ON (mile 100 Bala Subdivision)
pages 12-13 of May 2000 Branchline magazine has details of accident
retired 29 May 1953
scrapped at Val Royal, May 1953

CN 9049

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built July 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
wrecked 23 December 1952 while trailing CN 9048 in head-on collision with steam engine 3483 at Hydro Glen ON (mile 100 Bala Subdivision)
pages 12-13 of May 2000 Branchline magazine has details of accident
retired 29 May 1953

CN 9050

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built August 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
wrecked 2 December 1962 on hitting a rock slide on Yale Subdivision BC
retired 9 December 1963

CN 9051

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built August 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
wrecked 7 October 1961 while trailing CN 9068; struck tail end of grain train stopped on main track west of Canora SK (Margo Subdivision); burned
retired 18 December 1961

CN 9052

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built August 1951
reclassified GFA-15b, September 1954
retired 26 January 1973
rebuilt to 9168 September 1973

CN 9053

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built August 1951
reclassified GFB-15b, September 1954
retired 3 February 1971
rebuilt to 9196 September 1973

CN 9054

F7A, class V-1-A-b, built August 1951
wrecked 1 August 1954 while leading CN 9004 in head-on collision with CN 6053 (steam engine) at Quibell ON (mile 74.6 Quibell Subdivision, now Reddit Subidivison)
retired 31 December 1954

CN 9055

F7B, class V-1-B-b, built August 1951
reclassified GFB-15a, September 1954
retired 14 November 1971
scrapped at Transcona MB

CN 9056

F7A, class V-1-A-c, built December 1951
reclassified GFA-15c, September 1954
retired 3 April 1974
rebuilt to 9178 December 1974

CN 9057

F7B, class V-1-B-C, built December 1951
reclassified GFB-15c, September 1954
retired 19 October 1971
rebuilt to 9193 March 1973

CN 9058

F7A, class V-1-A-c, built December 1951
reclassified GFA-15c, September 1954
wrecked 31 July 1956 while leading RSC-13 CN 1713 eastbound at mile 96.1, Kashabowie Subdivision (Huronian ON) ran head-on into CN 9138 which was leading CN 9041
retired 30 January 1957

CN 9059

F7B, class V-1-B-C, built December 1951
reclassified GFB-15c, September 1954
retired 3 February 1972
rebuilt to 9195 June 1973

CN 9060

F7A, class V-1-A-c, built December 1951
reclassified GFA-15c, September 1954
retired 31 August 1971
rebuilt to 9156 September 1972

CN 9061

F7B, class V-1-B-C, built December 1951
reclassified GFB-15c, September 1954
retired 16 September 1969, not rebuilt

CN 9062

F7A, class V-1-A-c, built January 1952
reclassified GFA-15c, September 1954
wrecked 15 December 1967 while leading CN 9041 westbound near Komo BC (mile 8.5 Yale Subdivision); while in runaway condition struck CN 9122 (lead) with GP9 4219 and GP7 4814 (trail)
retired 18 April 1968

CN 9063

F7B, class V-1-B-C, built December 1951
reclassified GFB-15c, September 1954
retired December 1971
rebuilt to 9192 November 1972

CN 9064

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built July 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9157 October 1972

CN 9066

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built July 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 13 March 1966 when leading 9124 and GP9 4284 and 4351 upon striking a rockslide near Boothroyd BC (mile 120.7 Ashcroft Subdivision)
retired 2 February 1967

CN 9068

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built July 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
burned after striking tail end of grain train stopped on main track at Canora SK (on the Margo Subdivision) 7 October 1961 while leading 9051
retired 18 December 1961

CN 9070

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built July 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9153 August 1972

CN 9072

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built July 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9172 December 1973

CN 9074

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built August 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
retired 17 March 1970
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9076

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built August 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9160 December 1972

CN 9078

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built August 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 21 November 1969 while leading 9033 upon hitting rockslide near Kamloops BC (Clearwater Subdivision)
retired 22 January 1970

CN 9080

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built August 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9158 November 1972

CN 9082

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built August 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9174 May 1974

CN 9084

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built September 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9150 May 1972

CN 9086

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built September 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 30 September 1971 when hitting rockslide on Skeena Subdivision in BC
retired 30 September 1971
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9088

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built September 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9177 October 1974

CN 9090

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built September 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 21 September 1959 in headon collision near McCall BC (mile 76.3 Nechako Subdivision); also involved was SW1200RS 1278
retired 30 April 1960

CN 9092

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built September 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked while leading SD40 5140 westbound pulling a freight train when it struck rockslide near Martinson BC (mile 118.9 Ashcroft Subdivision) and fell 200 feet into Fraser River
retired 26 March 1971

CN 9094

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built September 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9151 June 1972

CN 9096

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built October 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9151 June 1972

CN 9098

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built October 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
retired 18 July 1975
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9100

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built October 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9167 July 1973

CN 9100:2

F7Aum, class GFB-17b
rebuilt from 9174 May 1983 by stripping cab appliances and covering windows
used only in trailing positions
retired 4 December 1989
final disposition unknown

CN 9101

F7Aum, class GFB-17b
rebuilt from 9170 July 1983 by stripping cab appliances and covering windows
used only in trailing positions
retired 4 December 1989
final disposition unknown

CN 9102

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built October 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 14 July 1968 upon hitting mudslide on Ashcroft Subdivision while trailing GP9 4116
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9102:2

F7Aum, class GFB-17b
rebuilt from 9157 August 1983 by stripping cab appliances and covering windows
used only in trailing positions
retired 4 December 1989
final disposition unknown

CN 9103

F7Aum, class GFB-17b
rebuilt from 9152 September 1983 by stripping cab appliances and covering windows
used only in trailing positions
retired 4 December 1989
final disposition unknown

CN 9104

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built October 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9165 May 1973

CN 9104:2

F7Aum, class GFB-17b
rebuilt from 9154 April 1984 by stripping cab appliances and covering windows
used only in trailing positions
retired 4 December 1989
final disposition unknown

CN 9105

F7Aum, class GFB-17b
rebuilt from 9178 April 1984 by stripping cab appliances and covering windows
used only in trailing positions
retired 4 December 1989
final disposition unknown

CN 9106

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built October 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9170 October 1973

CN 9106:2

F7Aum, class GFB-17b
rebuilt from 9155 June 1984 by stripping cab appliances and covering windows
used only in trailing positions
retired 4 December 1989
final disposition unknown

CN 9107

F7Aum, class GFB-17b
rebuilt from 9179 November 1984 by stripping cab appliances and covering windows
used only in trailing positions
retired 4 December 1989
final disposition unknown

CN 9108

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built October 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 23 April 1968 when tailing GP9 4113, GP7 4804 and GP7 4819; derailed and burned at Birdtail Bridge near Uno MB (mile 184 Rivers Subdivision)
locomotives were buried at the site of the wreck along with about 20 cars; some of this wreckage was recovered by Mandak Metals in 1996
retired 16 July 1968

CN 9108:2

F7Aum, class GFB-17b
rebuilt from 9150 December 84 by stripping cab appliances and covering windows
used only in trailing positions
retired 4 December 1989
final disposition unknown

CN 9110

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built October 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9166 June 1973

CN 9112

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built November 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 27 December 1968 in head-on collision with GMD1 1035 at Duhamel AB (mile 59.8 on the Camrose Subdivision)
retired 15 May 1969

CN 9114

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built November 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9176 September 1974

CN 9116

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built November 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9163 April 1973

CN 9118

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built November 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9173 December 1973

CN 9120

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built November 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9179 December 1974

CN 9122

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built November 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 15 December 1967 when leading GP9 4219 and GP7 4814 pulling eastbound freight near Komo BC (mile 8.5 on the Yale Subdivision); struck 9062 and 9041 head-on which were running westbound out of control
retired 18 April 1968

CN 9124

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built November 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 13 March 1966 while travelling between 9066 (lead) and GP9s 4284 and 4351 near Boothroyd BC (mile 120.7 on Ashcroft Subdivision); struck a rockslide
retired 20 February 1967

CN 9126

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built November 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
retired 29 July 1970
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9128

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built December 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9164 April 1973

CN 9130

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built December 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
retired 21 July 1970
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9132

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built December 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
last F-unit painted in the original yellow and green paint scheme; it retained this until rebuild
rebuilt to 9175 June 1974

CN 9134

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built December 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
retired 21 October 1970
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9136

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built December 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 21 January 1969 in accident near Fitzwilliam BC (mile 28 of the Albreda Subdivision) while leading GP9 4293

CN 9138

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built December 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
wrecked 31 July 1956 when leading 9041 westbound near Huronian ON (mile 96.1 of the Kashabowie Subdivision); struck 9058 and RSC-13 1713 head-on
retired 31 January 1957

CN 9140

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built December 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9162 March 1973

CN 9142

F7A, class V-1-A-d, built December 1952
reclassified GFA-15d, September 1954
rebuilt to 9161 February 1973

CN 9150

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9084 May 1972
rebuilt to 9108:2 November 1984

CN 9151

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9094 June 1972
retired 4 December 1989
sold as scrap in May 1994 to Sedbec-Feruni, Contrecoeur QC

CN 9152

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9034 June 1972
rebuilt to 9103 September 1983

CN 9153

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9070 July 1972
retired 7 June 1989
sold for scrap to M4 Holdings (now On Track Railway Services), Duagh AB, in 1989

CN 9154

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9084 August 1972
rebuilt to 9104:2 April 1984

CN 9155

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9040 September 1972
rebuilt to 9106:2 June 1984

CN 9156

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9060 September 1972
rebuilt to 9105 April 1984

CN 9157

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9064 October 1972
rebuilt to 9102:2 August 1983

CN 9158

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9080 November 1972
had atypical side grilles, like F3 after rebuild
retired 4 December 1989
sold to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC in 1992
sold to Waccamaw Coastline Railroad (now Carolina Southern Railroad), Conway SC
in service

CN 9159

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9038 December 1972
retired 4 December 1989
sold to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC in 1991
cab removed; to be restored for the Komoka Railway Museum

CN 9160

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9076 December 1972
damaged in an accident 7 April 1976 when following GP9 4348 ran through an open switch on the Nechako Subdivision and derailed; repaired using the nose of retired 9046
retired 4 December 1989
sold for scrap to Sidbec-Feruni, Contrecoeur QC, in May 1994

CN 9161

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9142 February 1973
retired 4 December 1989
donated Winnipeg Children's Museum, Winnipeg MB in November 1993; on display in the museum located at the Forks, site of former CN yards behind Union Station; painted green and gold passenger colours; not operational

CN 9162

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9140 March 1973
first unit to receive new stripe paint scheme where stripes swept up to the left, regardless of which side of the unit was being viewed (previously, F-units had been painted with stripes that swept up to the rear); it was also the first to receive the reflective yellow stripe around the lower edge of the carbody
wrecked 6 May 1983 at Thunderbird BC (mile 6.4 of the Kitimat Subdivision)
cab removed to repair VIA FP9A 6516
sold to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC, in 1989

CN 9163

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9116 April 1973
retired 4 December 1989
sold to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC in 1992
sold to Waccamaw Coastline Railroad (now Carolina Southern Railroad), Conway SC
operational

CN 9164

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9128 April 1973
retired 12 April 1989
sold to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC in October 1990
sold November 1990 to National Railway Equipment, Dixmore IL
final disposition unknown

CN 9165

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9104 May 1973
modified for snowplow service in southern Ontario by providing removable steel grill for the windshield and covers for the roof-mounted radiator fans
retired 4 December 1989
sold to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC in October 1990
sold November 1990 to National Railway Equipment, Dixmore IL
nose section used to make replica of California Zephyr Western Pacific 804-A at Disneyland
[photo] [photo] photos of the Disneyland replica built using parts from 9165, courtesy of Peter C. Ely

CN 9166

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9110 June 1973
modified for snowplow service in southern Ontario by providing removable steel grill for the windshield and covers for the roof-mounted radiator fans
retired 4 December 1989
disposition unknown

CN 9167

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9100 July 1973
modified for snowplow service in southern Ontario by providing removable steel grill for the windshield and covers for the roof-mounted radiator fans
retired 4 December 1989
sold to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC in October 1990
sold November 1990 to National Railway Equipment, Dixmore IL
now in Age of Steam Museum, Dallas TX

CN 9168

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9052 June 1973
retired 4 December 1989
disposition unknown

CN 9169

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9042 October 1973
retired 4 December 1989
sold 1989 to M-4 Holdings (now On Track Railway Service), Duagh AB
sold 1993 to Prince George Railway Museum, Prince George BC
on display, not operational

CN 9170

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9106 October 1973
rebuilt to 9101 July 1983

CN 9171

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from GTW 9013 December 1973
retired 4 December 1989
in storage at Canadian Railway Museum, Delson QC for the John Street Roundhouse museum in Toronto
not operational

CN 9172

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9072 December 1973
retired 7 June 1989
sold 1989 to M-4 Holdings (now On Track Railway Service), Duagh AB for scrap

CN 9173

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9118 December 1973
retired 4 December 1989
nose discovered on ski-hill near Wakefield QC and acquired by the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa

CN 9174

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9082 May 1974
renumbered 9189 May 1983; transitory number
rebuilt to 9100:2 May 1983

CN 9175

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9132 June 1974
retired 18 January 1979
sold June 1989 to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC, for scrap

CN 9176

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9114 September 1974
retired 4 December 1989
sold for scrap to Sidbec-Feruni, Contrecoeur QC, May 1994

CN 9177

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9088 September 1974
retired 4 December 1989
sold to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC in October 1990
sold November 1990 to National Railway Equipment, Dixmore IL
final disposition unknown

CN 9178

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9056 December 1974
modified for snowplow service in southern Ontario by providing removable steel grill for the windshield and covers for the roof-mounted radiator fans
rebuilt to 9105 April 1984

CN 9179

F7Au, class GFA-17a
rebuilt from 9120 December 1974
modified for snowplow service in southern Ontario by providing removable steel grill for the windshield and covers for the roof-mounted radiator fans
rebuilt to 9107 November 1984

CN 9189

F7Au
transitory number; see 9174

CN 9190

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9039 October 1972
retired 4 December 1989
sold October 1990 to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC
sold November 1990 to feather River Railroad Society, Portola CA
painted Western Pacific 925C
operational

CN 9191

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9031 October 1972
retired 7 July 1989
sold for scrap to M-4 Holdings (now On Track Railway Service), Duagh AB, 1989

CN 9192

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9063 November 1972
retired 8 December 1988
sold for scrap to M-4 Holdings (now On Track Railway Service), Duagh AB, 1989

CN 9193

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9057 March 1973
involved in accident 23 July 1981 while trailing NAR (CN) 5703 and ahead of CN 9197; hit washout at Chisholm AB on the Westlock Subdivision; repaired and returned to service
retired 8 December 1988
sold for scrap June 1989 to Century Locomotive Parts, Lachine QC

CN 9194

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9035 May 1973
retired 8 December 1988
sold for scrap to M-4 Holdings (now On Track Railway Service), Duagh AB, 1989

CN 9195

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9059 June 1973
retired 8 December 1988
sold for scrap to M-4 Holdings (now On Track Railway Service), Duagh AB, 1989

CN 9196

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9053 September 1973
retired 8 December 1988
sold for scrap to M-4 Holdings (now On Track Railway Service), Duagh AB, 1989

CN 9197

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9029 November 1973
wrecked 23 July 1981 while trailing NAR (CN) 5703 and CN 9193; hit washout at Chisholm AB on the Westlock Subdivision
retired 2 April 1983
scrapped by CN at Transcona MB

CN 9198

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9037 December 1973
retired 4 December 1989
sold for scrap to Sidbec-Feruni, Contrecoeur QC, May 1994

CN 9199

F7Bu, class GFB-17a
rebuilt from 9041 December 1973
wrecked 10 December 1979 when it struck mudslide near Prince Rupert BC; other units involved are not known
retired 2 April 1983