Classless Classic ??
Although the classic lines of a high-nosed EMD hood unit are still there, subtle changes have occurred over the years of service. Most obvious are the missing class lights above the number boards of N&W 2349. Also gone are the footboards this SD9 was equipped with upon release from La Grange in 1957 as NKP 349, and the steps have surely been modified in a rebuilding by N&W as has the cut levers, to add to crew safety. There are most likely other modifications that have been done to this locomotive, both visible and hidden from view under the hood, but even after all of that, this is stil one classy locomotive.
Classless Classic ??
Although the classic lines of a high-nosed EMD hood unit are still there, subtle changes have occurred over the years of service. Most obvious are the missing class lights above the number boards of N&W 2349. Also gone are the footboards this SD9 was equipped with upon release from La Grange in 1957 as NKP 349, and the steps have surely been modified in a rebuilding by N&W as has the cut levers, to add to crew safety. There are most likely other modifications that have been done to this locomotive, both visible and hidden from view under the hood, but even after all of that, this is stil one classy locomotive.