Re: [CBQ] Re: SD-7 # 306

["cvlk" <cvlk@comcast.net>]

Tom-
Actually, that is a spotting feature of all SD7s vs. SD9s.... I don't think it 
was an option.  
Charlie Vlk

It is interesting you bring up detailing a Q SD7 because I was just going to 
post an interesting detail I just noticed on the Q SD7's.

The Q SD7's did not actually have steps. EMD offered the SD7 (and I believe 
SD9/SD18) with a "switching" step option. Instead of steps, there were cutouts 
in the step well. (These cutouts are also there on units with steps, but look 
like openings behind the steps.) This allowed a person to stand in the step 
well when riding the locomotive without the step getting in their way. Of 
course, getting up onto the locomotive was a bit more difficult.


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