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Post by Artur on Mar 23, 2017 18:34:22 GMT -8
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Post by sp8299 on Mar 23, 2017 18:48:47 GMT -8
It was involved in a wreck and had its totaled cab replaced with a salvaged CN cab. However, it didn't keep the porkchop windows; they were modified to standard GE front windows as part of the rebuilding process. More info and photos (you have to be a member to see full size images) on Trainorders: www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,2168162 |
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Post by sp8299 on Mar 23, 2017 18:53:23 GMT -8
And some shots of if from 2014: thundertrain.org/trains-050914.htmlAs far as I know it's still out there, mixed in with its UP AC4400CW siblings, albeit with some cab differences. |
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Post by Artur on Mar 23, 2017 19:21:45 GMT -8
Wonder why they would go through the trouble and expense to change windows that had no damage.
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Post by sp8299 on Mar 23, 2017 22:06:21 GMT -8
Wonder why they would go through the trouble and expense to change windows that had no damage. Liability issues spring to mind...along the lines of automakers scrapping perfectly fine automobiles that survive derailments. But the most likely reason is UP probably specified the change in the name of standardization. The GE porkchop windows are only on CN units, and UP almost certainly didn't want to stock a special style of window glass in their repair parts inventory just for one unit. |
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Post by calzephyr on Mar 26, 2017 13:51:01 GMT -8
Wonder why they would go through the trouble and expense to change windows that had no damage. The Union Pacific wanted the unit to be a standard type GE unit Larry |
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