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Demoted to B-unit, what does that mean?
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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by 1shado1</i> <br /><br />[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by electrolove</i> <br /><br /> <br />I also wonder what the difference is between a GP40 and a GP40-2? <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />"On January 1, 1972, EMD began production of a "Dash 2" line(designations are those of former models with "-2" added) of road locomotives. GMD of Canada built certain existing models into 1972. Dash 2 changes were mainly internal (a modularized electrical control cabinet was a major one). A few spotting features are consistent to the entire line: battery box covers on the frame in front of the cab do not have hinges or latches, but are bolted on; a sight glass to check engine water level appears in the upper half of the hood near the rear of the unit on the right side; and the sloping cab roof extends slightly beyond the rear of the cab." <br /> <br />This is taken directly from "The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide". Tom, you are correct![:D] <br /> <br />Jeff <br />[/quote] Also according to the January 1990 issue of Railmodel Journal the final GP-40-2 units have a free flow style blower duct similar to the SD-60.
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