The Bombardier HR-412, also known as the MLW HR-412, was a 4 axle, 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW) freight locomotive manufactured in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ten were built for Canadian National Railway in between September and November 1981, numbered 2580–2589, and one was built for Bombardier as a demonstrator in May 1982, numbered BBD 7000.

FCP MLW M420TR-2 #529 J Hunt: CN MLW HR412 #3585, 1991 Alex Simins: CN MLW HR412 #3583 David Othen: MLT MILW HR412W #7000 J Hunt: Lake State Ry HR412 #698, Bay City MI 2001 ©Dennis Schmidt: St. Thomas & Eastern Bombardier HR-412 #3582, Tillsonburg, Ont 2004, ex RLK3582 Brian D. Switzer: CN MLW HR616 #2101

The HR series followed the M series of MLW products. High Reliability was supposed to address the reliability issues with the earlier M series. Both had MLW versions of the Alco 251 engine.

The HR-412 carbody was similar to that of the M420 but the HR-616 had a new full width carbody and newly designed controls featuring many lighted rotary switches. These HR-series locomotives were only purchased by CN and were scrapped or sold at about the same time as the older M-420 and C630M / M636 model that they were designed to replace.

The Bombardier HR-412, also known as the MLW HR-412, was a 4 axle, 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW) freight locomotive manufactured in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ten were built for Canadian National Railway in between September and November 1981, numbered 2580–2589, and one was built for Bombardier as a demonstrator in May 1982, numbered BBD 7000.

Southern Manitoba Railway 3536 on the Grenada Railway. She was originally Bombardier 7000, the HR412 demonstrator. The control stand of Southern Manitoba Railway 3536, a rare Bombardier HR412. Several Grenada Railway locomotives rest at their headquarters in Grenada. More unusual power for the Grenada RR.

BBD HR-412; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 15 April 2005: Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: Montreal Locomotive Works

2024年10月7日 · The Bombardier HR-412, also known as the MLW HR-412, was a 4 axle, 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW) freight locomotive manufactured in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ten were built for Canadian National Railway in between September and November 1981, numbered 2580-2589, and one was built for Bombardier as a demonstrator in May 1982, numbered BBD 7000.

2007年2月9日 · I think we should have a classic ALCO/MLW/GE club, devoted to the smokiest engines that existed. Personally i like the RS18’s, RSC-24’s, 70 Tonners, 44 Tonners, M636, and M420W, and HR412’s. This summer i hope to get video and photos of the SMNR HR412 in action, with it’s 251 engine smokin.

The Bombardier HR-412, also known as the MLW HR-412, was a 4 axle, 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW) freight locomotive manufactured in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ten were built for Canadian National Railway in between September and November 1981, numbered 2580–2589, and one was built for Bombardier as a demonstrator in May 1982, numbered BBD 7000.