Canadian National 3502 was an MLW M-420W diesel-electric locomotive that was owned and operated by the Canadian National Railway (CN) and which became famous when it served as an emergency generator for the city of Boucherville, Quebec, during a severe snowstorm in 1998.

The MLW M-420 was a diesel-electric locomotive manufactured between 1973 and 1977 in Montreal, Canada by the Montreal Locomotive Works. A total of 88 units were built for Canadian railways, including eight B units built for the British Columbia Railway; most of production went to Canadian National. [2] .

CN M-420 3502 was hoisted off the rails by crane and rolled along a street in Boucherville in order to provide power in the community. The engine was driven approximately 1,000 feet (305 m) under its own power to the city hall, where it then became a portable power generator.

2025年3月17日 · The Montreal Locomotive Works M-420 is a diesel-electric locomotive built between 1973 and 1977 in Montreal Quebec, Canada. A total 88 units were built for Canadian railways, including 8 B-units built for the British Columbia Railway; most of production went to the Canadian National Railway.

2025年2月22日 · CN M-420 3502 was hoisted off the rails by crane and rolled along a street in Boucherville QC in order to provide power in the community. The engine was driven approximately 1,000 feet (305 m) under its own power to the city hall, where it then became a portable power generator.

2021年2月19日 · Canadian National M420W #3502 being rerailed after the city of Boucherville used it as a generator to power city hall during the 1998 ice storms. It was actually driven on the pavement under its own power about 1000 feet.

CN M-420 3502 was hoisted off the rails by crane and rolled along a street in Boucherville in order to provide power in the community. The engine was driven approximately 1,000 feet (305 m) under its own power to the city hall, where it then became a portable power generator.

The MLW M420 locomotive is powered by a 2,000 horsepower, four-stroke, twelve cylinder, ALCO 251C prime mover, delivering power to four GE 752 traction motors. The locomotive has a starting tractive effort of 60,400 lbs, and a continuous tractive effort of 35,000 lbs.

CN initially delivered M420W 3502, to the town on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. The locomotive was lifted off of the tracks by a crane, and placed on de Montarville Street, and allowed to proceed 1000 feet down the street under its own power.

Exx-RLHH 3502 Exxx-CN 3502 Exxxx-CN 2502 Equipped with auxiliary power connections 3504 Make: MLW Model: M-420 Date Built: 6/1973 Serial: M6071-05 Class: MR-420a Acquired: 2011 Ex-LSRC 3504 "City of Tawas City" Exx-KPR 3504 Exxx-CN 3504 Exxxx-CN 2504 Equipped with auxiliary power connections ...