CN MLW S-3 Booster Nos. 700, 701

Trucks: B-B Flexicoil

Engine: No engine, requires electrical connection from a powered locomotive

Gear ratio: 62:15

Maximum speed: 65 mph

Operating weight (lbs.): 254,000

Tractive effort (lbs.): 46,740

Length: 44′ – 5 3/4″

Rebuilt from MLW S-3 locomotives for hump service in 1965 – 1966, upgraded to work with GY-9, GY-12 and MY-10 and MH-10 locomotives in hump and flat service in 1978 – 1979l

Electrical controls, cables and traction motor blowers converted to work with GY-418 (GP9RM) locomotives in 1990

Road no.ClassFormer road nos.Renumber dateRenumbered toRenumber dateNotes / disposition
700Gy-00m354, 312, B-131986269Feb 7 91Converted to Flexicoil trucks in 1986
701GY-00m355, 313, B-141986270Apr 9 91Converted to Flexicoil trucks in 1990