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

[ColoradoRailfan]

Its true, and their coming. Saw this photo today from the Altoona Works, what do you guys think?

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https://www.facebook.com/altoonaworks/photos/a.10152743024090637.1073741826.222359370636/10154530957550637/?type=1&theater

[Rich_S]

Yes, it's true. Not only has NS purchased ex-BNSF SD60M's which are being placed in the 6807 through 6815 number series, NS has also been purchasing second hand SD40-2's. The SD40-2's have been placed into the 3468 through 3584 number series, some of the ex-BNSF SD40-2's have retained their nose mounted headlights.

http://www.nslocos.com/ns3555a.html

The ex-BN SD60M renumbered 6814 was through Conway last week in route to JBS.

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3907767

[DrewG]

Does anyone know if they'll convert these into sd60e's? Or are they only making regular sd60's into sd60e's.

[Antwerp]

I know nothing...

[The_Garbear]

Never been much of a fan of the triclops cab but they look quite sharp in that black NS paint.

[ColoradoRailfan]

Never been much of a fan of the triclops cab but they look quite sharp in that black NS paint.

And NS is still leaving the Triclops windows on the SD60M's.

[BNSFdude]

God what an abomination... ;_; I'm gonna hold all of my Whiteface triclops 1400s tight here at Northtown.

[Antwerp]

God what an abomination... ;_; I'm gonna hold all of my Whiteface triclops 1400s tight here at Northtown.

Be afraid Anthony.

[ColoradoRailfan]

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?

[Antwerp]

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?

It may be an eventuality, but I don't see it happening anytime soon due to the fact they are painting the Tri-Window Cab. Why waste paint on something you will replace soon?

[JohnTrainHead]

Its true, and their coming. Saw this photo today from the Altoona Works, what do you guys think?

10521398_10154530957550637_423174676391134745_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/altoonaworks/photos/a.10152743024090637.1073741826.222359370636/10154530957550637/?type=1&theater

What are the ugly short locomotives just to the left of the ex-BN units?

[Antwerp]

Its true, and their coming. Saw this photo today from the Altoona Works, what do you guys think?

10521398_10154530957550637_423174676391134745_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/altoonaworks/photos/a.10152743024090637.1073741826.222359370636/10154530957550637/?type=1&theater

What are the ugly short locomotives just to the left of the ex-BN units?

BP4 #999: NS Battery Powered Locomotive

RP14BD #2120: NS Cabless Remote Control Switcher "Rebuilt from SW1500"

[conrail1]

The green and black ones a battery powered test unit and the other one looks like a gp9b if ns owns any,
Also... That is not the 1st battery powered locomotive. CSXT owned 4 x5000s.

[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?

[JohnTrainHead]

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?