Grand Trunk Western SD40-2 Pack
The Grand Trunk Western (GTW) was one of three notable U.S. properties owned by Canadian National (others being Central Vermont and Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific).
Despite a network of less than 300 miles its hotly contested Detroit – Chicago market was a vital artery for CN in reaching America’s railroad capital.
Until Grand Trunk Corporation’s creation in 1971 the GTW was a double-edged sword. It moved considerable high-value freight, notably autos and auto parts, but its short-haul nature proved a bane in generating respectable income.
Its earliest predecessor was put into service before the Civil War serving the Detroit area. Later, under Canadian-control, a direct link into Chicago was established by outmaneuvering the mighty Vanderbilts.
At the turn of the 20th century these patchwork of railroads achieved a common name, Grand Trunk Western. By the early 1920’s it found itself under Canadian National’s wing, a Canadian government creation.
During the early 1990’s, CN opted to restructure its American enterprises resulting in the loss of GTW’s corporate image. Today, it remains a paper corporation only of CN’s American holdings.
Here we have the Grand Trunk Western EMD SD40-2 Pack.
- Grand Trunk Western SD40-2 5930 – 5937 in UP Yellow available at 1974 ends 1988.
- Grand Trunk Western SD40-2 5930 – 5937 in GTW Blue & Orange available at 1988 ends 1996.
You will need the Zukzf’s SD40-2 Pack to make this work.
Features:- Group listed
- Custom sounds by Mr. Cheesecake
