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Amtrak SDP40F by 3rd Rail Sunset

I am thrilled to see the SDP40F offered by Scott Mann's 3rd Rail!   In 1975 at ten years of age, I had the unforgettable experience of getting into the cab of SDP40F #625 at Cheyenne, WY.   The San Francisco Zephyr was arriving with a very lengthy consist.  They were about to take the 2 SDP40F units off of the train and to another track for servicing.  My Uncle and I were by the #625 when the Engineer invited me to see the cab.  With some assist I climbed up into the mountainous machine.
I have a few pictures from that day taken by me.  Seeing some of the details on that loco in the picture I hope that the future models will have some specific details.  Hoping Scott, Jonathan, others can review these ideas and others you all might have.
Many but not all Amtrak SDP40F units had what I believe is an icicle break bar in front of the horns.  The #625 that day in Cheyenne had one.
Next, the SDP40F had a bar code on the side just like all freight equipment had in those days.  I wonder why these appear on this fleet of units but not on other Amtrak fleets?  Regardless, I feel they should be included in the graphics.
And last but not least on my list of hopes for these models,  the pulsing headlight between the numberboards.  I am not sure if this was a gyralight, mars light, or simply a pulsing light but I really hope some type of similar affect can be achieved.   They also have a red marker light which operates similarly just below this light also between the number boards which is only on when facing to the rear without a consist attached.  I remember seeing these in operation as the units moved about the station and service tracks.  I would hope for at least the forward mars type light if not the red marker.
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Amtrak #625 at Cheyenne WY summer 1975
photographed by me
Please watch the linked youtube video (not mine)
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Many thanks to Scott Mann for offering these products!

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