by Jmusolf
Does anyone know if the C44-9W's were originally going to be delivered in IC colors to IC right before the CN/IC merger or were they just part of CN's order and just got the "IC" subletter to balance out the roster?
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by CN_Hogger
Since they were delivered in 2004, I highly doubt that they were to be delivered in IC colors...
by Jmusolf
CN_Hogger wrote:Since they were delivered in 2004, I highly doubt that they were to be delivered in IC colors...Ah I figured. I thought they were delivered in the late 90s so there was a chance they could've been part of IC's order that way. Thanks for clearing that up!
by Deval
They were ordered to comply with an old contract for the IC. I can't remember the specifics, but a certain percentage of IC engines must have air conditioning. The IC C44-9Ws are CN's only Dash 9 locomotives ordered with air conditioning.