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Grand Trunk Western (GTW) 5956 - Rebuilt EMD SD40-3

Owner:
GTW - Grand Trunk Western
Model:
Rebuilt EMD SD40-3
Serial Number:
A2522
Order No:
C338
Frame Number:
Built:
8 / 1971
Built As:
CN 5205
Pictures Available:
68
Notes:
ex KCS 6639, nee CN 5205. Sold to WCOR

Photo Gallery

CN 2175
CN 2175
Photo Date: Aug 6, 2011
Uploaded: Aug 9, 2011
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: joshua dudinetz
Categories:
Locomotives: CN 2175 (C40-8W) GTW 5956 (SD40-3) CN 2162 (C40-8W)
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CN 5956
CN 5956
Photo Date: Feb 20, 2011
Uploaded: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Trey Holland
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: GTW 5937 (SD40-2) GTW 5930 (SD40-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
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CN 6107
CN 6107
Photo Date: Feb 20, 2011
Uploaded: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Trey Holland
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: IC 6130 (SD40-2) WC 3006 (GP40) GTW 5936 (SD40-2) GTW 5937 (SD40-2) WC 1560 (SW1500) CN 5241 (SD40-2W) CN 5359 (SD40-2W) GTW 5930 (SD40-2) GTW 5933 (SD40-2) IC 6107 (SD40-2) IC 6142 (SD40-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
2095 Views 1 Comments
Chillin GTW
Chillin GTW
Photo Date: Apr 19, 2008
Uploaded: Feb 2, 2011
Location: Edgewood, IL
Author: Zachary Walters
Categories: Roster,Action
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
832 Views 0 Comments
CN power
CN power
Photo Date: Jan 15, 2011
Uploaded: Jan 26, 2011
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: joshua dudinetz
Categories: Roster,Yard
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3) GTW 5936 (SD40-2) GTW 5947 (SD40-3) GTW 4624 (GP9R) WC 1560 (SW1500) CN 2132 (C40-8) CN 5241 (SD40-2W) CN 5359 (SD40-2W) BCOL 3908 (B39-8E) GTW 5930 (SD40-2) GTW 5933 (SD40-2) IC 6142 (SD40-2)
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Last of the GT SD40-2's waiting for the torch
Last of the GT SD40-2's waiting for the torch
Photo Date: Nov 26, 2010
Uploaded: Dec 11, 2010
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Nikos Kavoori
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5936 (SD40-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
906 Views 1 Comments
GTW 5936
GTW 5936

The GTW 5936 in a prison-style shot

Photo Date: Nov 18, 2010
Uploaded: Nov 28, 2010
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Steve Kaslik
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: GTW 5936 (SD40-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
651 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5936
GTW 5936
Photo Date: Nov 20, 2010
Uploaded: Nov 20, 2010
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Larry Amaloo
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5936 (SD40-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
636 Views 0 Comments
gtw 5956
gtw 5956
Photo Date: Jun 18, 2010
Uploaded: Jul 7, 2010
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: J d
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
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Grey GTW 5956
Grey GTW 5956

I bet this locomotive has a great story. But right now it looks as though its just sitting in Homewoods Deadline, in Markham Yard. Originaly KCS 6639(SD40-3), CN 5956(SD40-3), CN 5205(SD40), now, GTW 5956(SD40-3). Built in 1971 for Kansas City Southern.

Photo Date: May 16, 2010
Uploaded: Jun 16, 2010
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Andrew
Categories: Roster,Yard
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
887 Views 0 Comments
GTW 4906
GTW 4906
Photo Date: Jan 30, 2010
Uploaded: Jan 30, 2010
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Larry Amaloo
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 4906 (GP38-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3) GTW 5937 (SD40-2) IC 6011 (SD40A)
1400 Views 1 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Jan 9, 2010
Uploaded: Jan 10, 2010
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: marc malnekoff
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3) GTW 5937 (SD40-2)
201 Views 1 Comments
WC 3006
WC 3006
Photo Date: Jan 2, 2010
Uploaded: Jan 4, 2010
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Steven McKay
Categories:
Locomotives: WC 3006 (GP40) GTW 5936 (SD40-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1027 Views 1 Comments
DMIR 417
DMIR 417
Photo Date: Dec 5, 2009
Uploaded: Dec 5, 2009
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Larry Amaloo
Categories:
Locomotives: WC 3006 (GP40) GTW 5936 (SD40-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3) GTW 5937 (SD40-2) DMIR 417 (SD40-3)
1198 Views 2 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Sep 29, 2009
Uploaded: Sep 29, 2009
Location: East Hazel Crest, IL
Author: Ryan Kertis
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3) GTW 5937 (SD40-2)
733 Views 1 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Jul 23, 2009
Uploaded: Aug 7, 2009
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Michael Rujak
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
742 Views 0 Comments
IC 6130
IC 6130
Photo Date: Jun 27, 2009
Uploaded: Jul 2, 2009
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Steven McKay
Categories:
Locomotives: IC 6130 (SD40-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
825 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956 & 5937
GTW 5956 & 5937
Photo Date: May 17, 2009
Uploaded: May 23, 2009
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3) GTW 5937 (SD40-2)
860 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Mar 16, 2009
Uploaded: Mar 23, 2009
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Kevin Painter
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3) GTW 5937 (SD40-2)
969 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Mar 14, 2009
Uploaded: Mar 16, 2009
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: Steven McKay
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3) GTW 5937 (SD40-2) CN 5444 (SD50F)
1261 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Feb 15, 2009
Uploaded: Feb 16, 2009
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: marc malnekoff
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
772 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Dec 22, 2008
Uploaded: Dec 22, 2008
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: marc malnekoff
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
816 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Dec 22, 2008
Uploaded: Dec 22, 2008
Location: Homewood, IL
Author: marc malnekoff
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
802 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Dec 21, 2008
Uploaded: Dec 21, 2008
Location: East Hazel Crest, IL
Author: Ryan Kertis
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
377 Views 0 Comments
IC 6120
IC 6120
Photo Date: Feb 25, 2004
Uploaded: Oct 23, 2008
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Mary Rae McPherson
Categories: Action
Locomotives: IC 6120 (SD40-2) IC 6111 (SD40-2) IC 9560 (GP38-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1800 Views 1 Comments
IC 6120
IC 6120
Photo Date: Feb 25, 2004
Uploaded: Oct 23, 2008
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Mary Rae McPherson
Categories: Action
Locomotives: IC 6120 (SD40-2) IC 6111 (SD40-2) IC 9560 (GP38-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1813 Views 2 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Sep 7, 2008
Uploaded: Sep 7, 2008
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Chris Bodkin
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
934 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Sep 7, 2008
Uploaded: Sep 7, 2008
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Chris Bodkin
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
897 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Sep 7, 2008
Uploaded: Sep 7, 2008
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Chris Bodkin
Categories: Action
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
907 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Sep 7, 2008
Uploaded: Sep 7, 2008
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Chris Bodkin
Categories: Station
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
932 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Sep 7, 2008
Uploaded: Sep 7, 2008
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Chris Bodkin
Categories: Yard
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
886 Views 0 Comments
Eastbound Manifest
Eastbound Manifest

CN 2592 and GTW 5956 lead another eastbound manifest through Trowbridge.

Photo Date: Jan 5, 2008
Uploaded: Jul 26, 2008
Location: East Lansing, MI
Author: Gregg Pullano
Categories:
Locomotives: CN 2592 (C44-9W) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1238 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Jan 5, 2008
Uploaded: Jul 22, 2008
Location: East Lansing, MI
Author: Gregg Pullano
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
910 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956

This unit was pulling 139 grain cars!

Photo Date: Jul 13, 2008
Uploaded: Jul 14, 2008
Location: Centralia, IL
Author: Tracy Bone
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
874 Views 0 Comments
CN 5956
CN 5956
Photo Date: Jan 4, 2008
Uploaded: Jan 7, 2008
Location: Centralia, IL
Author: Jim Kirsch
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3) GTW 6401 (GP40)
1231 Views 0 Comments
CN 5956
CN 5956
Photo Date: Jan 4, 2008
Uploaded: Jan 7, 2008
Location: Centralia, IL
Author: Jim Kirsch
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
873 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956

GTW 5956 heads to Stevens Point in the middle of an IC and a WC.

Photo Date: Oct 28, 2007
Uploaded: Oct 28, 2007
Location: New Brighton, MN
Author: Alec Holmes
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
971 Views 0 Comments
Messing around on ex-CNW trackage
Messing around on ex-CNW trackage
Photo Date: Sep 8, 2007
Uploaded: Sep 22, 2007
Location: Fond du Lac, WI
Author: Tim Huemmer
Categories: Yard,Action
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1118 Views 0 Comments
CN 5956
CN 5956
Photo Date: Sep 8, 2007
Uploaded: Sep 16, 2007
Location: North Fond du Lac, WI
Author: Joe Rogers
Categories: Action
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
833 Views 0 Comments
CN 5956
CN 5956
Photo Date: Sep 8, 2007
Uploaded: Sep 16, 2007
Location: North Fond du Lac, WI
Author: Joe Rogers
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
895 Views 0 Comments
CN 5727
CN 5727

CN #M396 NB

Photo Date: Jul 21, 2007
Uploaded: Jul 26, 2007
Location: Centralia, IL
Author: Tracy Bone
Categories:
Locomotives: CN 5727 (SD75I) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1172 Views 0 Comments
CN 5956
CN 5956
Photo Date: Jul 17, 2007
Uploaded: Jul 17, 2007
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Chris Bodkin
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
906 Views 0 Comments
CN 5956
CN 5956
Photo Date: Jul 17, 2007
Uploaded: Jul 17, 2007
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Chris Bodkin
Categories: Action
Locomotives: WC 6944 (SD40-3) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1163 Views 0 Comments
CN 6944
CN 6944
Photo Date: Jul 17, 2007
Uploaded: Jul 17, 2007
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Chris Bodkin
Categories: Action
Locomotives: WC 6944 (SD40-3) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1274 Views 0 Comments
CN 6944
CN 6944

#A431

Photo Date: Jul 17, 2007
Uploaded: Jul 17, 2007
Location: Carbondale, IL
Author: Chris Bodkin
Categories: Action
Locomotives: WC 6944 (SD40-3) IC 6016 (SD40-2R) CN 5289 (SD40-2W) IC 9620 (GP38-2) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1964 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Apr 1, 2007
Uploaded: Jul 9, 2007
Location: Durand, MI
Author: Steven McKay
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3) IC 6103 (SD40-2)
1433 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956
GTW 5956
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2007
Uploaded: Jun 14, 2007
Location: East Hazel Crest, IL
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
893 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956 & IC 6002
GTW 5956 & IC 6002
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2007
Uploaded: Jun 14, 2007
Location: East Hazel Crest, IL
Author: Jon Hall
Categories:
Locomotives: IC 6002 (SD40-2R) GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1299 Views 0 Comments
CN (GTW) 5956
CN (GTW) 5956
Photo Date: Dec 17, 2006
Uploaded: Dec 19, 2006
Location: Vaughn, ON
Author: Tim Ball
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1227 Views 0 Comments
GTW 5956 Peeks Around a Building With Some Hoppers
GTW 5956 Peeks Around a Building With Some Hoppers
Photo Date: Nov 24, 2006
Uploaded: Nov 24, 2006
Location: Dubuque, IA
Author: Robert Garton
Categories: Action
Locomotives: GTW 5956 (SD40-3)
1053 Views 0 Comments