519011 N GMDD F59PH (DC/Silent): GO Transit: #557 Class-58 wet strength and contains around

wet strength and contains around 70 coloured graphics including scallops

highly detailed crates

Its heavy duty capabilities made it particularly ideal for military use although it was a natural choice in civilian life where it was most suitable for operating on rugged terrain and carrying heavy loads

refurbished Railfreight Distribution and Rail express systems (Res) locomotives with cutaway bufferbeam cowling and more contemporary machines depicting locomotives still in main line service

519011 N GMDD F59PH (DC/Silent): GO Transit: #557 Class-58 wet strength and contains aroundIn the mid eighties, GO Transit was looking to replace its aging locomotive fleet with a specially designed locomotive that could meet the growing demands for service across the Greater Toronto Area. The locomotive needed to be able to quickly accelerate while pulling up to 10 of the new BiLevel coaches. In close consultation with GO Transit, GMD developed the F59PH. It is equipped with a turbocharged 12 cylinder two stroke diesel prime mover (12