Posted by Bernie Feltman on March 7, 2010  I don't remember ever seeing switchers with the semi-ladder on top of the long hood, either. Very nice photo, Sid Posted by Joseph Yarbrough on March 7, 2010  Interestingly, the Union Railroad provided an elaborate arrangement for locomotive roof-top access (i.e., ladder and roof-top platform). Every locomotive visible in this image is provided with this arrangement of ladder/platform. Does anyone recall the reasoning for such an arrangement? Thanks for sharing this wonderful image Mr. Vaught. Posted by notch8ornothin on March 7, 2010  I love the old sw1 hanging out of the roundhouse, I also noticed all their switchers have little catwalks on top of the cabs. Posted by steam_marc on March 7, 2010  Notice the ladders to get onto the roof of the cab, and the running boards up there. I'd also say that they sealed the cab windows on 701C because it's in the steel industry? Posted by BMARK99USA on March 7, 2010  I was more interested in the Buick and old style Chevy vans in the backround. Posted by Ky.CatFan on March 15, 2010  Please see Sid Vaught's other photo (Photo ID: 317071) for my explanation of the roof walks, which I remembered from an old issue of Extra 2000 South, diesel magazine. Hint: Increased sand capacity and easier access for employees. Posted by on November 20, 2010  Great great Stuff Sid! I'd love to see more of the old Union!

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