SOO 6408

SOO 6408 AT LONDON, ON.

Built by : EMD

Built in :1970

Serial Number : 35687

Paint Scheme : SOO Red/White

This Photo : David T. Stowe, 1991. From the Bill Sanderson collection.

Other Photos : CP 6408 at Smiths Falls, ON., painted in the CP Rail Dual Flags paint scheme. Photo by Bill Sanderson, 1994; and CP 6408 at Keith, Calgary AB., painted in the CP Rail Dual Flags paint scheme. Photo by Wilco van Schoonhoven, 2003.

Notes : Built by EMD as Illinois Central #6021 (1/1970), to ICG #6021, then to HELM #5021. Acquired by SOO and renumbered to SOO #6408. Acquired by CP (1991), repainted and renumbered to CP #6408 (1993). Unit built on elongated frame, with larger fueltank compared to standard SD40s, designated as SD40A. Retired (2001). Sold to Mandak for scrap (8/2004).