Re: new 45 class cabs

[david <david@nmit.vic.edu.au>]

At least they thought of changing the cab. But as has been pointed out the job
maynot have been done right, or the design was not safe enough. It just made me
wonder  if the idea to get a lot more " banned" locos back on the rails - is a good
one.

And yes the cab style is a bit boring. I do like seeing a bit of a nose to give some
protection.

Regards,
David Head

James Brook wrote:

>     If they wanted better visibility then why didn't they just lower the short
> hood like they did with the 45 they leased to BHP. As for the safety what is the
> difference between this and the 442's, 422's, 81's, 82's, 90's and any other
> loco with a cab right at the front of the loco. Is it just cheap and flimsy
> construction or is there some other safety problem? Anyway I hate the look of
> the Pilbara style cabs!
>