Genset

[trainman78]

why are the cabs taller than the body of the Genset engines? i think they look funny

 

[wheeler1963]

A better view of the switching operations from the cab. Most switchers have taller cabs than the hoods.

 

[diburning]

Gensets have a 360 degree view (or so NRE claims) so that the engineer can see what he's doing at all times.

Some roads have opted for a lower cab due to clearances. (none of which have been made in HO scale)

 

[cv_acr]

Because although the engines are smaller, the drivers are still the same size, so you can't shrink the cab down from being the same size as a normal engine.

 

[Dave S]

Because although the engines are smaller, the drivers are still the same size, so you can't shrink the cab down from being the same size as a normal engine.

So I'm guessing the union won't let them hire short drivers?

 

[dispatcher812]

So I'm guessing the union won't let them hire short drivers?

Well that would explain why I have not been hired yet. Darn.

 

[Burlington Bob]

By Dave S;

So I'm guessing the union won't let them hire short drivers?

Sure, go ahead and blame it on the unions!

 

[NH Mike]

So I'm guessing the union won't let them hire short drivers?

That would be discrimination against vertically challenged persons.

I can just see it now. A sign on the loco: "You must be at least this tall to go on this ride."

 

[dispatcher812]

That would be discrimination against vertically challenged persons.

I can just see it now. A sign on the loco: "You must be at least this tall to go on this ride."

Funny you say that about the sign. My coworkers know how big a railfan I am and how I have tried to hire on. They posted a sign at my dispatch console saying "you must be this tall (with a line) to drive a train. Needless to say this was posted at a spot on the wall higher then I am tall.