Frisco HH U25b

[benmaxwell]

I'm starting construction on a Frisco HH U25b and am stumped as to what the step treads are like. Regular production U25's had slotted step treads.
In looking at photos of the Frisco HH's it appears as if they are solid steps. There is no light showing under the treads.

Thanks for any help,

Will

[graftonterminalrr]

Nope - they most certainly are slotted steps a la the rear of EMD SDP units.

The Frisco and UP U25Bs are very early production high-hooded U25Bs. Although the carbody and cab is the same as later U25Bs, the steps and end handrails are unique.

This is the best pic I was able to find.

[graftonterminalrr]

Try this one too.

[m636]

The last Diesel Era May/June 2009 as an great article on the U-Boat. and found this photos showing the steps. It also a modeling project I would like to do.
www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=997246