The only GP7s are the ones shown by Fred. All the others are GP9s. (The
nitpickers can argue over CP8839 since it was delivered with an experimental
1800hp rating like a GP18.)
With mergers CPR did end up with additional GP7s. The TH&B contributed 7, but
these did not receive CPR paint and numbers until rebuilt for yard service in
the 1600 series. I believe the Soo Line may have contributed a few, but they
retained their Soo identity.
The most reliable spotting feature for a GP7 is the pair of long vertical
columns of louvres at the end of the long hood, underneath the radiators.
These were absent in all variations (phases) of the GP9.
John
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Hal" <hjmurray@...> wrote:
Thanks Fred for the info.
I have never been able to spot the differences between a GP7 and a GP9. I
always thought the identifying difference was the louvers on the long hood.
The GP9 having 3 columns of louvers thus forcing the name 'Canadian Pacific'
closer to the end of the hood than on a GP7.
Anyhow it appears my GP9 has barrel lights.
What would loco #8693 be, a GP7 or GP9? It has dual lights.
Picture was taken on Moose Jaw - North Portal sub in 1965.
No bell visible on either units.
CPR GP-7's are in series CP 8409-8425, the 8487 is a GP-9.
