From this to that? NS 8808?

[Old 97]

Stumbled onto this little critter, which appears to be made from NS 8808.
Tried doing an internet search for more info but came up short.
I'm thinking the Broake & Howe RR needs one like it.

 

[Old 97]

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February 28, 2023 ·
Tuesday Travels
The cab from NS Dash9 #8808 lives on as part of a custom-built battery-powered unit at the Wabtec/GE plant in Erie, PA. Look carefully and you'll notice wheels that are used to adjust coupler height to switch export units as well as US units.
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[NVSrr1500]

Very similar to the tp56 design critters actually. Probably where the idea came from

 

[NVSrr1500]

Looks like they chopped the frame. Spun it 180 on the truck. Chopped the nose and body. Plated the gap. Added the adjusters. And called it a thing

 

[Old 97]

I thought they added a caboose walkway, step and brake wheel.

 

[-Possum-]

What a cute lil fella

 

[Twinboystrains]

I wonder if that would spark the next transfer caboose design idea…

 

[Old 97]

I wonder if that would spark the next transfer caboose design idea…

Dude!!! It totally could!!!

 

[Twinboystrains]

The way I see it, that’s the easiest way. Center the cab on the truck. Put a generator off one of the axles along with solar panels for climate control. Air lines for horn. Take up less space than a conventional caboose. I’m sure the conductors would like it as they don’t have to ride exposed anymore.