BCOL "RCL" 681 is just a cabless unit. Not sure about the "RCL" part.

Date: 10/1/1979 Location: Squamish, BC CA Map Views: 745 Collection Of: Matt Petersen Locomotives: BCOL 681 (M420B) BCOL 707 (M630) Author:Michael Cameron Picture Categories: This picture is part of album: Richard & Michael Cameron's West Coast Photo Scans Share User CommentsNo Comments on this picture Add a Comment: Please Log in to leave a ...

BCOL "RCL" 681 is just a cabless unit. Not sure about the "RCL" part. An M420B??? I've seen it all now. "RCL" means that vhis unit was used as a remotely controlled mid-train helper and …

BCOL 641, 643, 645, and RCL "B-units" 681, 687. Only modifications so far were to swap the Rapido "Kadee clones" with shortshank / semi-scale Kadee #153s. (edit) and to install the open door option on the 641...

During 1987, BC Rail entered the second-hand locomotive market and purchased eight SD40-2 cast-offs from the defunct Oneida & Western. The #9954 still wears its former O&W identity. …

BCOL 640 to 647 were regular M-420s with the standard safety cab while BCOL 681 to 688 were designated M-420B and were cabless booster units. The M-420Bs were equipped with radio receiving equipment to work as Locotrol slave units in remote operation.

HBRY 681©Marc Simpson--The Pas,MB--July 2003

The attached photo is a low resolution scan only and is not an accurate representation of the actual slide which is clear and sharp. The exact date and location are nearly always listed on the slide.

Most M420 units rode on MLW ZWT (Zero Weight- Transfer) trucks. The only exception to this were the 5 units built for the Providence & Worcester, which rode on ALCO trade-in FA trucks. The P&W required a different bolster design and a …

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