EMD Noses

TonyHammes Oct 10, 2008

  1. TonyHammes

    TonyHammes TrainBoard Member

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    When did EMD start making 88" noses on SD40-2s instead of 81".

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    TonyHammes, Oct 10, 2008
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  2. N&W

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    Tony,

    I believe it was late (December?) 1976 when all EMD short noses (except for hi-nosers) went to 88".

    Something about a "clean cab" rule going into force from the FRA...

    Citing loco encyclopedia Robbman:

    Atlas Model Railroad Co. - GP38-2 nose length Q

    Mark
     
    N&W, Oct 10, 2008
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