I believe the model plates were a later development and were provided to the
railroads by EMD as requested. The E's and F's originally did not have model
plates.
sjl
richard haave <therrboomer@yahoo.com> wrote:
Builders plates where attached at the factory by EMD
Not positive about model plates, but my guess is also at factory
The "F" marker on a locomotive is a government requirement ( ICC now FRA ), it
denotes the front of the locomtive for reporting purposes, such as "Left # 3
brakeshoe not in line with tread" or "Right rear sander inoperative". It
doesn't matter which end the "F" is on it just has to be there.
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