I saw a high nose NS diesel here in Warren, MI today. Is there a reason that the NS still run these? They seem to be rare on other railroads and I was just wondering if there is a good reason besides "they just havn't gotten rid of all of them yet."
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el-capitanI saw a high nose NS diesel here in Warren, MI today. Is there a reason that the NS still run these? They seem to be rare on other railroads and I was just wondering if there is a good reason besides "they just havn't gotten rid of all of them yet."
NS was "blessed" with tons of high hoods from the SOU and NW. It wouldn't make financial sense to replace them all (or convert them to low nose). Most of them are in local/yard service, anyhow - where the visibility problems aren't as great (fewer signals - slower speeds).
A number of the GP38-2 high hoods are also equipped with remote gear, and no one is in the cabs anyhow..
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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Zugman's answer sums it up. Why would they get rid of them?