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Locomotives Phases

Phases refer to incremental changes or improvements over a the production of a locomotive model. They often indicate minor cosmetic differences and are thus rarely, if ever, used by railroads and builders. They are not official model designations.

Whenever possible, I have based phase information off existing, well-known phase descriptions. In some cases, I've modified existing phases slightly when they contain minor inconsistencies or errors. In other cases, I've created my own phase distinctions reflecting the differences I've observed. Almost all phase differences are included in the drawings, except when it's not practical to draw them (such as with end plate differences in side views).

I will be adding additional phase descriptions as more drawings are completed, since I discover many of the spotting features as I make the drawings.

Locomotives Phases

Models

EMD

GE