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Discussion relating to the Canadian National, past and present. Also includes discussion of Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western and other subsidiary roads (including Bessemer & Lake Erie and the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway). Official site: WWW.CN.CA

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 #1387475  by jlaroccoii
 
When did the CN paint the side sills yellow on the SD70 units from the Illinois Central? Also what time did they start the repaints into CN colors and what units are in the CN paint scheme as of 2016? Thanks for the help.
 #1387513  by ENR3870
 
It's not paint, it's 3M reflective striping. FRA and Transport Canada require all equipment, locomotives and rolling stock be equipped with reflective striping on the sides to be better seen in crossings at night. CN standard is the yellow. All CN power got the stripe, BCOL, IC, WC, etc.
 #1388256  by ENR3870
 
Off the top of my head 1002, 1008, and 1039 are painted in the CN paint.