OTHER SCL unique loco

The SCL was the only railroad to purchase the BQ23-7 locomotive. I guess it was the first modern quarters cab on a US railroad?


Harold

 

Here's another unit... part of their massive fleet of 10!


Harold

 

I guess they weren't "ergonomically sound" I can't remember why they weren't a bigger hit.

Harold

 

Here are the units, in their original paint scheme:


Harold

 

Another unit:


Harold

 

Either sunbleached or poor paint... especially in the old Family Lines days, virtually no two units were painted the exact same color or shade; even if they were, they aged differently

Harold

 

If I understand it correctly the BQ series was an attempt at cuting costs by eliminating the caboose and placing the entire crew in the cab. From what I have read they were initially loved by crews, until a few accidents proved they were not as safe as other variants. After a time the conductors did not like giving up their Caboose and living with the hoggers, my how times have changed.

 

Interesting part of RR history! Now many RR's have wide-nosed cabs...

Harold