It says a lot about a company to take pride in their equipment enough to make them presentable. Especially true considering they only own 3 1/2 miles of track.
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I've heard of a "bloody nose," but what would that be referred to as? haha
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Nice looking units. I've always been a fan of all of the Draper Taper units. When these were being built and later the SD60F's, I was hoping the Southern Pacific would buy some. I'd love to see these in the real Bloody Nose scheme of the Espee.
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Now that I see both sides of this type of locomotive, I just noticed that the "cutout" in the car body is behind the firemans side only not the engineers. Is that because in Canada the controls are on the other side? If not, then why wouldn't there be a "cutout" behind the engineers side also. I can only assume that it is there so that someone can see to the rear of the locomotive or am I completely wrong?
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I thought the Draper taper only applied to the MLW locomotives,not EMD.
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| Posted by on March 5, 2013 | |
The Draper taper is indeed on both sides of the locomotive, not just the fireman's side. And, yes, the SD50F, SD60F and SD40-2F were all Draper taper designs built by GMD London (not EMD).
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I like the paint scheme and appreciate you sharing your picture Mr. Danneman.
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Randy,
It is hard to see, but there is also a taper behind the engineer’s side of the cab too. By the way, the innovative “Draper taper,” the so-called tapered notch cut into the carbody just behind the cab so the train crew has some sight line backward was the creation of Canadian National Assistant Chief of Motive Power William L. Draper.
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| Posted by K100DS on March 5, 2013 | |
The Draper Taper feature was also used on the GE Dash 8-40CM.
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| Posted by on June 17, 2013 | |
Also on the MLW/Bombardier HR616
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Great to see a few SD50F's have found new homes. They look sharp, in their new scheme.
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