The Perspex-glazed crew gondola on the starboard side strongly resembled that found on the Fw 189
an aircraft that combined longevity and versatility in the hands of the Luftwaffe and other air forces
Alternatively the turret could be placed on a wheeled carriage and towed behind the vehicle
Chassis: Slide-moulded lower hull with suspension arm
This early production variant features the distinctive raised spine canopy that earned it the "Razorback" nickname
N Atlas SD45 Silver Conrail #6210 - 40005990 Polycarbonate The Perspex-glazed crew gondola onDuring the 1960s the demand for high HP locomotives drove EMD and competitor GE to continue to push the limits of locomotive design. During the time when 3,000 HP 16 cylinder prime movers were the norm, EMD made the decision to introduce a 20 cylinder, 3600 HP design. Introduced in 1965, the SD45, with its distinctive flared radiator design, was purchased by many major US railroads, totaling over 1,200 units until the SD45 2 replaced it in the EMD