Paint Scheme: The Intermountain Rail System uses a two-tone grey paint scheme which contains elements of several of the railway’s past identities. The stripe which divides the grey sections is a nod to the Monashee Central, but the colour has been changed to CP red which symbolizes the close relationship between the two roads. The stripe includes a stylized rendition of a mountain range, denoting the railway’s location and heritage as the Canadian Rocky Mountain Belt. Road numbers are white, and are located directly rear of the cab, just below window height. The application of this scheme can vary according to locomotive type. For artists renditions, please see below. All locomotive drawings are courtesy of our friends at The Railroad Paint Shop.
The IRS rosters several modern locomotive types, including General Electric AC4400CWs and EMD SD70Is purchased new. In addition to the to the most modern power, the IRS owns or leases several older units including SD60s purchased from the SOO Line, U33Cs from BNSF, SD40-2s from a variety of sources, and several ex-Monashee Central units including GP38-2s and GP40s.
Click here for a complete all-time roster, including units owned by Intermountain Rail System, Canadian Rocky Mountain Belt, and Monashee Central! Please check back soon for a complete railfan's spotting guide!