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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by WDGF New stupid question from a noob: [I'm completely ignorant of a great many things regarding trains, but this is proving such a wealth of new (to me) information I decided to sign up. Thanks for starting this particular thread!] I've always been curious about the "whys" of locomotive design. An example: The early GPs (GP/SD9?) have a full height short hood, as opposed to the below the windshield hoods of later models. Why? They look like they would badly restrict vision. I have some thoughts on why, but no idea what the actual truth is. I'm thinking: 1) It was considered important for crew safety to put something that large up front. 2) It's a much needed space for equipment of some kind. or 3) It's just the way the designer decided to do it, for no particular reason. I'm sure I'll have PLENTY of basic questions to come later. [/quote] WDGF [:)] Welcome to the forums. [:)] I don't have time right now but tomorrow (if noone else has answered these questions) I will add some comments for you. I have some more info on the tender and their heating the water that I want to also include. Untill then, everyone be careful and stay safe.
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