bn gp38-2 questions

[flyboy10]

hi , i was wondering if some one what phase gp38-2 bn 2316 is also does this loco have dynamic brakes (i dont know how to tell), many thanks, bowen

[silicon212]

Dynamic brakes on these EMD locomotives are given away by the presence of a so-called 'blister' on the long hood above the prime mover.

The above is an SD40-2, but the priniciple is the same.  The 'blister' on the top of the hood over 'BNSF" is the dynamic brake hatch.  If a GP38-2 is smooth here (like an SD70MAC), then that unit has no DYB.

[flyboy10]

thanks :)