Added to roster when CN acquired 100% control of Northern Alberta Railways (NAR) in 1981
Trucks: A1A-A1A Flexicoil
Engine: 16-645E, 2,000 hp
Gear ratio: 62:15
Maximum speed: 65 mph
Operating weight (lbs.): 372,000
Tractive effort (lbs.): 71,000
Length: 68′ – 10″
Order no.: C-384
These locomotives were named while on NAR:
No. 401 – “Peace River”
No. 402 – “Pembina River”
No. 403 – “Athabasca River”
No. 404 – “Smoky River”
| Road Number | Class | Build Date | Builder’s number | NAR road no. | Former number | Renumber date | Retired | Disposition / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1650 | GF-620a | Nov 75 | A3354 | 401 | 5700 | 1996 | ||
| 1651 | GF-620a | Nov 75 | A3355 | 402 | 5701 | 1996 | Aug 30 2007 | Sold to Progress Rail, then to SSRX 1651, then to CRGX (Cargill) 604 (Nesbitt MB) in 2015. |
| 1652 | GF-620a | Nov 75 | A3356 | 403 | 5702 | 1996 | ||
| 1653 | GF-620a | Nov 75 | A3357 | 404 | 5703 | 1996 | Damaged in washout on Jul 23 81 at Chisholm AB (Westlock Subdivision) while leading F7A 9193 and 9197. Repaired and returned to service. |