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[doctorwayne]

Yep, I checked a couple of PC roster sources and you're right! I haven't developed a sharp enough eye to notice big differences between some U boats. I checked the numbering system and see that both U28Cs and U33Cs are in the 6500 series but they can be distinguished by the last two numbers. (6534 is apparently the highest a U28C was numbered.) Are there identifying features on the loco itself that help you identify it as a U33C?
Ralph

Ralph, I'm not very knowledgeable about diesels, but the overhanging radiator housing sorta tipped me off that it was either a U33- or U36C. I have to admit that I googled the loco number to make sure, though, before I opened my big mouth.
I read somewhere that the two looked very similar, and I used Athearn U33Cs to represent my imagineered C-36HT units:




The "HT" stands for "High Tractive (Effort)" - each loco has two can motors and weighs 33 ounces, yielding a measured drawbar pull of 8.3oz.:


Since I've back-dated my layout to the '30s, the trio of heavy-duty haulers now resides with my good friend Deano.

Wayne