The prototype GMD-1 locomotives were a huge success. When CN started closing down the branchlines for which the GMD-1 locomotives had been designed, it was decided to rebuild the reliable locomotives for general service. The rebuild included new 2000-gallon fuel tanks, upgraded steps and sanding equipment, and 4-axle Flexicoil trucks salvaged from retired lightweight GP9 locomotives.

In total, 46 1000-series GMD-1 locomotives were upgraded to 1100-series units. These 1100-series rebuilds were outshopped between 1983 and 1988 and lasted in service as late as 2006.

Most importantly, the 1100s were used nationwide. If you model Canadian railways in the 1980s or 1990s, these GMD-1 locomotives are for you.

Features

    HO Scale DC or DC/DCC/SOUND
    5-pole, skew-wound motor with excellent slow-speed performance
    Numerous accurate 1100-series details
    Road number-specific paint and lettering, including safety striping
    Operating number boards, headlights and class lights
    Heavy, die-cast chassis and interior: It weighs more than a pound!
    Full cab interior oriented the correct way (short hood forward for 1179)
    True GMD-1 sounds recorded from #1118 on the Alberta Prairie Railway
    Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers mounted at the correct height