ATSF SDF40-2 5252

ATSF 5252 with the original, ladder-like front steps.

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Curiously enough, while the shop forces did all the metalwork necessary to put notches in 5252's nose and add the deeper stepwells, they didn't lower the headlight to the nose or relocate the horn until some time later.

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The 5252 as she appeared at the time of the BNSF merger. Note the new fireman's side numberboard, replacing the broken one in the second photo.