So, the Ex. BN/BNSF SD60M Triclops Units are being repaint into NS...

[Rich_S]

Now I just heard from a guy recently today that sooner or later they will modify and put their Cresent Cabs on them, anybody think this is true?

Currently the Crescent Cabs are only for the Standard Cab SD60's, but who knows what the future holds? Another question, how many GP38-2's, GP38-3's, GP40-2, GP59's, RP-M4C, SD40-2's, etc... will end up with a Admiral cab?

What exactly is the difference between an admiral cab and the cab currently used on the EMDs you listed? Or are they the same?

The Admiral cab is a redesign of the standard EMD cab. Short answer it meets current FRA crash worthiness standards. Some spotting features, the center windows are angled like on a ship to reduce glare, hence the name Admiral cab. The short hood does not have the rounded corner like those found on a standard EMD low hood. The toilet has been placed in it's own little room, instead of being placed in the middle of the short hood. The air conditioner unit has been placed under the floor, no more leaky roofs.

For more info on the Admiral cab check out this website: http://www.altoonaworks.info/rebuilds/admiralcab.html

[buzz456]

Thanks Rich. Cool info.

[Antwerp]

Sorry to bump this thread, but I would like to let everyone know. The first of the recently purchased SD60Ms has been released from Juniata.

[buzz456]

It's perfectly all right. This new and informative information unlike some of the drivel tossed out there after a silence.

[imnew]

Nice ! Something different to look at on NS tracks.

[ColoradoRailfan]

I can still see the K3LA still mounted on it.

[conrail1]

I hope someone repaints the sd60m from steam into this paint scheme. :)

[ColoradoRailfan]

I hope someone repaints the sd60m from steam into this paint scheme. :)

Repaint the ones from Eyeins Seattle Sub Pack, more prototypical.

[Antwerp]

I hope someone repaints the sd60m from steam into this paint scheme. :)

Repaint the ones from Eyeins Seattle Sub Pack, more prototypical.

"More prototypical."

Don't even go there. Not everyone is going to buy Ian's Route just for the SD60M and then not use the route because they only wanted the SD60M for the repaint.

2 Versions will likely have to be made to please both sides.

[ColoradoRailfan]

You know what, I dont need to argue with everyone on this forum for complaining something that I say, if you dont like it, dont comment over it.