This diesel was only available in 1958 and 1959. Reproduction shells have silk-screened application of these colors with a decal on the front of the A Unit. The A Unit has a BLACK pilot skirt and the trucks have blackened side frames. The chassis is sometimes substituted with the No. 2243 that has a SILVER pilot (pictured above). This engine has louvered roof vents, filled in portholes, cast in side ladders, magnetic disc coupler on the front end of the A unit. All other couplers are solid and non-operating.
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