HO Dash8-40CM Locomotive, QNSL #401

HO Dash8-40CM Locomotive, QNSL #401 Overview

It's back! And this time, better than ever! The Dash 8-40CM (also known as the C40-8M or “Dash 8”) returns, but now with UPDATED DETAILS! The Dash 8 has been fully redesigned, from the ground up and now features full underbody details, roadname-specific detail placements, operating ditch lights (double for BC Rail), class lights, optional split-cooling radiators and much, much more! Now for some quick history...

The Dash 8 was introduced in 1990 with a total of 55 units for Canadian National (2400-2454) and 26 units for BC Rail (4601-4626). A further three locomotives (401-403) were built for the QNSL in March 1994. With CN's purchase of BC Rail came the fleet of Dash 8s, which would see them released into general service across North America. It was not uncommon to see BC Rail Dash 8s in Alberta, all the way to Florida.