Never saw that photo before but it is very interesting. You're right guys, the windshield height and shape of the AM loco does look more "right" than the SHS.
I like the thickness of the headlight openings better on the AM's and the contour of the nose just below the windshields as well. Since the SHS is white and the AM is maroon and orange it's hard to see some of the subtle differences between the two but the AM nose definitely looks more like the prototype.
E and F noses have been a problem for builders and importers for decades and remain so even today. The 1st "F" noses to get really good kudos by modelers was the HO Lubliner(sp) nose which Athearn bought and incorporated into their Genesis F line.
The 1st good "F" noses in "O" scale were offered by P&D which Atlas bought and now offers on all their Atlas "O" F units. The Lionel "scale" F-3 locos offered in the early 2000's had a really good nose as well.
But, none of them have anything on the AM nose or even the SHS nose for that matter.
Growing up in the 50's made me a covered wagon junkie and I've always had a soft spot for "F" units.
Thanks for pointing this out Andre and pulling the photos from the archives Rusty.
Butch
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