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What is the Pemberton Pushers?
On BCOL’s routes it would be common to see 1-5 BCOL units helping the train up 2% grades in the British Columbia rockies. In the 1990s they consisted of SD40-2s or MILW locomotives but were soon mixed with the newer GE dash 9s and dash 8s. But soon when CN began to take over the BCOL routes and deforestation was emerging, the Pemberton Pushers would soon disappear for good.
5 of the Pemberton Pushers helping a long train up the British Columbia Mountains
the Pemberton Pushers - video
The Pemberton Pushers - what is it?
On BCOL’s routes it would be common to see 1-5 BCOL units helping the train up 2% grades in the British Columbia rockies. In the 1990s they consisted of SD40-2s or MLW locomotives but were soon mixed with the newer GE dash 9s and dash 8s. But soon when CN began to take over the BCOL routes and deforestation was emerging, the Pemberton Pushers would soon disappear for good.
5 of the Pemberton Pushers helping a long train up the British Columbia Mountains