What is it? (G-12 Export)

[ic9623]

I have came across a picture of a CN unit #992 GR-12ZB

It is a high hood unit with weird trucks.

http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/cn/cn992dsa.jpg

Anyone know what it is??? and how many were built?

[gp9rm4108]

From
http://www.geocities.com/enrailway/cnroster.html

992
CN Class GR-12zb
Year Built: 1957
Builder: General Motors
Model: G-12(Export model)
Engine: EMD V12-567C 1310 hp
Trucks: B-B Flexicoil Export model
Traction Motors: 4x GM D-19
Weight: 162,000 lbs
Tractive Effort: (Continuous) 28,000 lbs
Brakes: Air, Westinghouse 6-SL

[ic9623]

Thank you for the reply gp9rm4108.

[NS VIA FAN]

CN had a similar Narrow Gauge G8 Locomotive that operated on the lines in Newfoundland.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.p ... 076&nseq=0

[W.E.Coyote]

I recall this one and sister 993 were later sent to and spent their last days in Newfoundland.

[2spot]

The G-12s were originally purchased by the London & Port Stanley Railway to convert from electrification. There were two, L4 & L5, built in 1955 & 1957 on the LPS. CN bought the line and eventually transferred the relatively light G-12s to Vancouver Island but ultimately the units went to Newfoundland as parts units to the G-8s there. They were scrapped there.
http://trainweb.org/elso/lps_l4.htm
http://www.cnrphotos.com/gallery/main.p ... emId=12804