[CBQ] Re;SD45's

["qrailroadman" <qrailroadman@yahoo.com>]

Bill,
The Dash 2 was a refined version of the original but for anyone having had the 
experience of working with, or close to, an N&W 45 running as it was configured 
to operate, that is, long end forward was greeted with the most formidable look 
any locomotive could present.  The overall length of the engine, combined with 
the sloped radiator assemblies, produced a truly impressive appearence.

A side note to "long-end-forward" operation is the extra safety afforded the 
engine crew in the event of a collision with something.  By the time pieces of 
the struck object go by the cab they are either too small or too far away (or 
both) to present much of a hazard to cab occupants.  

Visibility was equal to, or better than, any view of the track enjoyed by the 
Engineer of a medium to large steam locomotive.  Stuff within 40 to 60 feet 
ahead of my enging was of little importance to me since I had blind faith in 
the track dept. and, by the time I would see something, it's way too late to 
worry.  Alfred E Newman had the perfect attitude about things like that.

Karl 



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