Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway - Locomotive Roster

Locomotive Roster

QNSL currently rosters seven types of locomotives. Most of these engines have many extra features and modifications, such as windshield fluid.

Model Maker Numbers Build Date Remarks
SD40-3 GE 310-322 1994-1995
C40-8M GE 401-403 1994
C44-9W GE 404-414 1998
AC4400CW GE 415-426 2005-2006
SD70ACe EMD 501-513 2009, 2011
GP38M EMD 9501-9503 1967
Yard slug 9511-9512 1995 No longer used

QNS&L uses the SD40-3s mainly on mixed freight and work trains. The C40-8Ms often serve in mid-train position on 240 car trains. The newer C44-9Ws, AC4400CWs, and SD70ACes will handle the unit iron ore trains.

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