Engines Wishlist for Jointed Rail.

Wannabe asked if they'd do ARR SD70M-2's, simulatortrain said they don't have any M-2's, policeman, thinking about the NS B40-8 posted right above sim's post, put up the NS SD70M-2 pic, and I informed him that we were talking about ARR SD70M-2's, not NS SD70M-2's.
 
They are different, the flared radiator units have a smaller bulge, and their dynamic brake fan is behind the cab, unlike the behind the radiator arrangement of the SD70M-2. There are other differences as well.
 
AMTRAKwannabe said:
ARR has SD70Ms with flared radiators, externally identical to the SD70M-2.
Click to expand...

sh75.jpg
[/URL][/IMG] The SD70M's are actually SD70MAC's. The first and third one, numbers 4013 and 4005, are SD70MAC's and are from the first order. The middle one, number 4317, is from the second order and is a SD70MAC-HEP, which are equipped to produce Head-End-Power (HEP) for use on the Alaska Railroad's passenger trains. This means that they can pull the railroad's passenger trains and not have to use an old baggage car that has a HEP generator in it. It's hard to notice, but if you look at the very bottom right of the body of 4317, you will see a small series of louvers representing the HEP system. Compare that to 4013 and 4005 and the small louvers are not there.
 
AMTRAKwannabe said:
ARR has SD70Ms with flared radiators, externally identical to the SD70M-2.
Click to expand...

WHOOP WHOOP! SD70M Flared radiator and SD70M-2 are nowhere near to "externally" identical. SD70M-2's are externally identical to its sister SD70ACe but not SD70M flared radiator. Cabs are different, radiator size and flare is different. Now SD70MAC and SD70M are externally identical other than the fact that the MAC model is 3ft longer due to AC traction motors.
 
Enzo1 said:
WHOOP WHOOP! SD70M Flared radiator and SD70M-2 are nowhere near to "externally" identical. SD70M-2's are externally identical to its sister SD70ACe but not SD70M flared radiator. Cabs are different, radiator size and flare is different. Now SD70MAC and SD70M are externally identical other than the fact that the MAC model is 3ft longer due to AC traction motors.
Click to expand...

Actually neither of those pairs are externally identical either. Depending what phases of said locomotives you compare, there are at least differences in cabinets and paneling.
 
3761.1381625454.jpg


NS 2423 on display during "All Aboard Altoona". This is a prototype rebuild from a MP15DC with a turbocharged EMD 12-645E, heavily modified carbody, and an upgraded cooling system this thing is awesome!! Still in the experimental stages but if it proves its self we could see many more rolling out of Juniata.

VERY cool looking unit!
 
I would love to see some more Alcos/MLW come out of their shops. The RS's are quickly racking up the miles for me. Would be great to see some with ditchlights. Some 630's or 636's would be a welcome addition to the fleet.
 
I want some custom cabs in the older JR creations. Last year JR said that they would go back and add custom cabs gradually to all of them. Plus I'm a little disappointed that they didn't include them in the EMDX SD70ACe or SD70M-2 demo units and the CITX SD70M-2.
 
Kris94 said:
I want some custom cabs in the older JR creations. Last year JR said that they would go back and add custom cabs gradually to all of them. Plus I'm a little disappointed that they didn't include them in the EMDX SD70ACe or SD70M-2 demo units and the CITX SD70M-2.
Click to expand...

They got over their heads in backlogged work, I believe. Been keeping tabs with one of them, I was fortunate when they whipped out the GP7 units for Western Pacific and Sacramento Northern.
 
Does the Reading Technical society have one in Hamburg? Because if they have one, I can definitely get you some pictures.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top