CN GMD GP9RM Nos. 4100 – 4143

The GP9RMs were Remanufactured at CN’s Pointe St. Charles shops between 1984 and 1991 using retired GP9 locomotives as a base. The GP9RMs received a new cab and had their short hoods chopped to a create a low-nose configuration. New features in the cab to enhance crew comfort included improved insulation, new seats, and a refrigerator and hot plate. Other cab improvements included electronic speedometers, event recorders and a new AAR control stand. The front cab wall was angled forward in a shallow “V” allowing an interior step down into the nose where a tool crib, chemical toilet and washing facility were located.

The original 16 cylinder 567C engine was upgraded with 645C cylinder assemblies resulting in an increase in horsepower to 1,800. The D-12 main generator was upgraded with a rewound D-32 armature and the D37 traction motors were replaced with the D77 model. Air brakes to upgraded to 26L specifications.

Trucks: B-B Blomberg

Engine: 16-645C, 1,800 hp

Gear ratio: 62:15

Maximum speed: 65 mph

Operating weight (lbs.): 248,000

Tractive effort (lbs): 49,030 (Nos 4100 -4116, 4129 -4143), 48,830 (Nos. 4117 – 4128),

Length: 56‘ – 2″

Road no. ClassRemanufactured fromRemanufacture dateRetiredNotes / disposition
4100GR-418d4257May 4 842020To K&K Recycling (Welland ON), to Lambton Diesel (Sarnia ON) 2023
4101GR-418d4219May 84Aug 6 2001To Pioneer Rail Corp. 2003 PREX 4101, still in CN paint at La Harpe IL, 2025
4102GR-418d4244May 842021To Lambton Diesel (Sarnia ON) 2021
4103GR-418d4295May 84Jun 1 2000To Athabasca Northern (ANY) No. 4005
4104GR-418d4103Jun 84Dec 22 2004To Zubic Scrap (London ON) for scrap
4105GR-418d4126Jun 84Nov 9 98To Pioneer Rail Corp Jul 2003, scrapped Transcona MB Oct 2004
4106GR-418d4122Jun 84Aug 6 2001To Larry’s Truck & Electric 2003
4107GR-418d4123Jul 842019
4108GR-418d4341Sep 84Sep 17 2010To Pioneer Rail Corp PRLX 4108, to Savage SVGX No. 8629, painted Savage blue / orange by 2013
4109GR-418d4124:1Oct 842007To Pioneer Rail Corp PRLX 4109 (painted solid black with yellow checked frame stripe by 2013), to CIT Group CBFX 900 2015
4110GR-418d4132:1Oct 842010
4111GR-418d4326Oct 842023To Mid-America Locomotive Mar 2011
4112GR-418d4249Oct 84Nov 30 2022Scrapped Transcona MB 2024
4113GR-418d4147Nov 84 Jun 1 2000To Athabasca Northern ANY 4004 Mar 3 2001
4114GR-418d4293Nov 84
4115GR-418d4322Dec 84
4116GR-418d4131Dec 84
4117GR-418e4491Oct 892007To Pioneer Rail Corp PRLX 4117, scrapped (in GA?), still in CN paint with hand painted PRLX marking 2011
4118GR-418e4409Sep 89Dec 2011To Cando CCGX 4118, 4015 (assigned to Central Manitoba Railway) Nov 2012
4119GR-418e4211Sep 892012To Cando Contracting CCGX 4119
4120GR-418e4421Oct 89Jun 1 2000To Cando Contracting, Athabasca Northern Railway ANY 4006
4121GR-418e4260Sep 892020
4122GR-418e4454Oct 892008To Railway Services Contractors MJRX, to Scoular Grain (Hancock IA)
4123GR-418e4596Nov 89Oct 30 2001To Cando Contracting CCGX 4010
4124GR-418e4530Nov 89Jan 15 2009To Rail Trust Equipment TREX 4124, to Canadian Railserv No. 4124 2013
4125GR-418e4406Nov 89
4126GR-418e4345Nov 89Dec 18 97Wrecked Port Robinson ON Dec 12 97, grade crossing collision with loaded steel truck. No. 7037 also involved.
4127GR-418e4331Feb 90Aug 16 2001To Cando Contracting CCGX 4009
4128GR-418e4272Feb 90Aug 16 2001To Cando Contracting CCGX 4008
4129GR-418f4216Feb 91
4130GR-418f4424Feb 91
4131GR-418f4608Feb 91
4132GR-418f4605Mar 912019
4133GR-418f4268Mar 91Jun 6 2000To CANAC, to Trans Gabon Railway NO. BB603 Jan 2001
4134GR-418f4343Mar 91
4135GR-418f4528Mar 91
4136GR-418f4581Apr 91
4137GR-418f4361Apr 91Jun 6 2000To CANAC, to Trans Gabon Railway NO. BB602 Jan 2001
4138GR-418f4317Apr 91
4139GR-418f4287Apr 91
4140GR-418f4476Apr 91
4141GR-418f4241Apr 91
4142GR-418f4209May 91Aug 16 2001Scrapped Transcona MB Oct 2004
4143GR-418f4292May 91Sep 1 2009Hit washout on Pt. du Chene Spur (MB), to Lambton Diesel (Sarnia ON) 2012, to Cando Contracting CCGX 4017 2013