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Re: [BRHSlist] Crossing between Q diesel locomotives

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Subject: Re: [BRHSlist] Crossing between Q diesel locomotives
From: "Rodney D. Bennett" <Rodney.D.Bennett@esc9.net>
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 14:33:36 -0500
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The FW&D-C&S SD-7(s) all had drop steps when delivered. I have photos from
the early 60's that show  this feature.

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From: "thommack" <mack@chmack.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 6:57 PM
Subject: [BRHSlist] Crossing between Q diesel locomotives


> Simple question (maybe):
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> The diesel locomotives (not counting the F's and E's) ordered by the
> Q were somewhat unique in that they had no drop steps for walking
> between couple units. In fact, they actually had a solid bar across
> the center area of the front and rear handrails where a chain would
> usually be hanging to work in conjunction with the drop steps. This
> being the case, how could the train crew move between locomotives if
> they had a unit shut down enroute or some other problem? Were they
> required to stop the train and move between units on the ground?
> Interestingly, BN added the drop steps very quickly to all the ex-Q
> locomotives, but how did it work before then?
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> Tom
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