Locomotive headlight locations.

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mager

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Hello everyone, why do some railroads mount the headlights of locomotives on the nose and other railroads mount the headlights on the roof? Is there a benefit to one location over the other? Or is it simply for that railroads particular style?

Thank you.
 
I'm no expert but I'll tell you what I know about it.
Years back most all locos were high hood units, when they got "chop nosed" some kept the lights up high where they were to start with, and some lowered them with the nose where they are right up front of the loco.
I prefer low nose headlights as there is no glare on the cab or into the windshield in fog and snow.
 
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