Description
When Amtrak was formed in 1971, Southern was one of the few roads which decided to remain independent, and continued to operate their own passenger trains using their own equipment.
This Legendary Liveries release proposes that Southern decided to take advantage of a special EMD pricing offer to construct some SDP40F's for them concurrent with the production of the Amtrak units- in order to replace some of their own aging passenger power.
SDP40F SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Illuminated ground lights
Illuminated classification lights
Illuminated number boards
Front and rear trainline hoses
Non-skid end walks
Front and rear 3-hose MU hose clusters with silver ends
Detailed and painted cab interior with control stand
4,500 gallon split fuel/water or rebuilt fuel only tank
HTC sideframes with high brake cylinders and air lines
Flush mounted portal window glass
Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22"