Small door on the front of an engine

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Kwantumnaut
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Small door on the front of an engine

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So today while watching a train waiting to move there was one point where one of the crew members climbed up and opened a door on the very front of the engine, then stepped inside for a few moments. This is the first time I've seen this so I'm just curious what is inside the door is all.

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I read on Google that most engines (depending on the year/model) have a small bathroom in the front hood area, so is that likely all it was?

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Re: Small door on the front of an engine

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There is a luxurious restroom inside the hood but it also provides access into the cab from the front.

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That's the front door, how one gets into the cab. When you go inside that door, there are a few steps leading up into the main area of the cab. There's also a back door on the engineer's side of the cab. And yes, the bathroom is located in the nose immediately to the right of the front door.
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Re: Small door on the front of an engine

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DaveO wrote:
Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:14 am
There is a luxurious restroom inside the hood but it also provides access into the cab from the front.
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