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December 22, 2015 at 3:48 pm
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taustin316
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So…if I had to guess…since the two units had their hoods sheared off (tragically killing the crewman)…I would say the GP38-2 and GP38 hoods were ordered or built from EMD components by MP shop forces at North Little Rock.
Due to the extent of damage to 2600 (nee 2008; 2007:1; 630) it only makes sense now…seeing the GP38 style hood, clean air room, and radiator package. I would also guess that the GP35 was trailing and running long hood forward…with the GP38-2 taking the brunt of the bridge counterweight impact.
And, the engine being submerged in water probably didn’t help the prime mover, either.
