CALGARY, Nov. 12, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP)
unveiled five specially painted locomotives on Remembrance Day in
Canada and Veterans Day in the
U.S. honouring the culture and history of the armed forces. The
five Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACUs will take the message of
military pride across the CP system.
"As a leading employer of veterans, CP is proud to commemorate
military machines and the brave men and women who've operated them
in conflicts around the world," said CP President, CEO and veteran
Keith Creel. "As these locomotives
pass through communities across the CP system, I hope those who see
them will reflect on the sacrifices made by so many of their
countrymen to protect and defend their freedom."
CP personnel carefully studied the paint colours and patterns
that branches of the Canadian and U.S. militaries applied to tanks,
planes and warships. Based on their research, they devised five
liveries for these locomotives:
- CP 7020 wears North Atlantic Treaty Organization green, which
the Canadian and U.S. armies apply to fighting vehicles and
equipment serving in temperate climates.
- CP 7021 wears the sand colour that the Canadian and U.S. armies
apply to fighting vehicles and equipment serving in arid
climates.
- CP 7022 wears the grey, red and black colour pattern of modern
Canadian and American warships.
- CP 7023 wears a two-tone gray paint scheme designed after the
livery applied to Canadian and American fighter jets.
- CP 6644 wears the camouflage colours applied to Royal Canadian
Air Force "Spitfire" fighter planes flown at the Allied invasion of
Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944.
Four of the five locomotives bear a Canadian flag on one side
and American on the other. CP operates in both countries and
employs veterans of both countries' military services.
"We are proud to support our veterans and the invaluable skill
and experience that they have gained serving their country," said
CP Senior Vice-President Engineering, Mechanical and Procurement
Scott MacDonald, a veteran. "These locomotives are a symbol of our
support. They will operate in regular service and further support
our commitment as a proud employer of veterans in Canada and the
United States."
CP was recently awarded a Gold Top 10 Military
Friendly® Employer designation by Viqtory Media. In October,
CP joined Homes for Heroes and other stakeholders for the
grand opening of the ATCO Veterans Village in Calgary, a community of tiny homes aimed at
getting homeless veterans off the street. Through its Spin for a
Veteran program, CP has helped raise more than $800,000 for the cause.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a
transcontinental railway in Canada
and the United States with direct
links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North
American customers a competitive rail service with access to key
markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see
the rail advantages of CP.
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SOURCE Canadian Pacific