10-05-2011, 08:44 AM
Switcher type units don't typically travel at high speeds while being occupied by crews. They also tend to be just a bit lower to the ground. In many cases switchers from EMD and Baldwin did not have full side handrails, but rather corner rails, and a railing above the engine room doors. I cannot recall ever seeing an ALCo unit without full handrails. And of course, full handrails are standard for road units that will be occupied by crews while travelling at road speeds.
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