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Post by calzephyr on Jun 27, 2013 12:46:04 GMT -8
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 27, 2013 16:43:28 GMT -8
I noticed they still have the F indicating front. It must be a FRA rule, since this unit is a dual cab.
Anyone know about the marking?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 5:20:30 GMT -8
I noticed they still have the F indicating front. It must be a FRA rule, since this unit is a dual cab. Anyone know about the marking? It is a rule that one end of the locomotive must designated "front". Even the dual cab GG1's had one end designated "F". |
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Post by fr8kar on Jun 28, 2013 6:40:23 GMT -8
It would get confusing for everyone without the F stencil. Crew members give radio instructions "ahead" and "backup" according to the F stencil on the controlling locomotive. An engine like this without an F stencil could lead to some unexpected moves.
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 28, 2013 12:42:45 GMT -8
I noticed they still have the F indicating front. It must be a FRA rule, since this unit is a dual cab. Anyone know about the marking? It is a rule that one end of the locomotive must designated "front". Even the dual cab GG1's had one end designated "F". Interesting! Thanks. I was not aware that the GG1 also had the F. That probably was not true when they first were built back in the thirties, but rules change and rules require compliance. Larry |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 14:29:03 GMT -8
It is a rule that one end of the locomotive must designated "front". Even the dual cab GG1's had one end designated "F". Interesting! Thanks. I was not aware that the GG1 also had the F. That probably was not true when they first were built back in the thirties, but rules change and rules require compliance. Larry Here is the "F" on a former Amtrak GG1 www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=831702 |
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Post by calzephyr on Jul 10, 2013 10:16:21 GMT -8
Interesting! Thanks. I was not aware that the GG1 also had the F. That probably was not true when they first were built back in the thirties, but rules change and rules require compliance. Larry Here is the "F" on a former Amtrak GG1 www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=831702Thanks. It must be a rule. I don't remember seeing that on the old GG1's but it is something that ccould be over looked with looking directly for that marking. Larry |
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