Western Railroad Discussion > QUESTION in regards to the UP 5131

Yesterday during the snow lashing that I received, I happened to notice the "square nose" on this unit. What significant operating characteristics does this unit have compared to a conventional SD 70M from the hogger perspective?

Richard P. Allen

Yermo, CA.

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Fowarded from LocoNotes:

"The current batches of SD70Ms are all coming with the cab that has
the slanted nose sides and raised center nose section (visible at
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=83319).

This group is numbered 5127-5231. These all have a control stand
rather than desktop controls and are equipped with "mini-FIRE"
electronics -- the EMD FIRE system with one screen for the engineer's
use combined with analog gauges. Regular FIRE would have two screens
and no analog gauges."

Sean

There ya go!

-Kevin

also more head room when entering through the door.
JC

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Richard:
Nice shot, did you use a flash fill?
Mac

MacBeau Wrote:
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> Richard:
> Nice shot, did you use a flash fill?
> Mac


Yes I did Sir!

I can't imagine a flash having much effect over that large an area on a day like that unless it's a really huge one. Except of course on the retro-reflective emblem and striping where it's very noticable.