@Hot Water posted:The real question would be; WHICH version on the SDP40F?
1) The original first order of 40 units (with the 'pointy' nose door)?
2) Subsequent orders of units without that "special" front nose?
3) Various units with different paint schemes, regardless of which order?
So, SO many options.
There isnt many options if you place yourself in the shoes of thr mfg/importer. You choose the model with the most paint schemes just like the GP7/9 project. So it appears the "flat nose" could win out since:
No 3 rail mfg did this type of cab- not sure about O scale.
The ATSF/ BNSF had them
The Maersk unit was painted on a flat nose unit.
Emdx Test beds #134 & #169 were also flat nose models
At least two schemes of Amtrak were painted on those flat nose units.
Looks like multiple paint scheme unit design wins!
