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Amtrak AMD-103 Diesel Locomotive

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Amtrak AMD-103 Diesel Locomotive
Posted by pamelapeterson on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 9:44 AM

Viewing several pictures of the rear of an AMD-103 diesel locomotive, I see two(2) white headlights above the road number; two(2) red lights under the road number and two(2) other cavities/items also below the road number. What is this cavity/item and its purpose??? Thank You...

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Posted by NorthWest on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 5:33 PM

I think you are describing the sand fill. Sand is used for greater traction.

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