You have to bear in mind that these are used mainly for slow speed shunting duties and so there is not much to be gained from having the radiator forward. The slow speed purpose for the loco is probably why they have such a big radiator for the size of the loco in the first place.
It will be interesting to have a look at a few prototypical images on the web and see what they suggest. From memory whenever I see these the bonnet seems to be facing towards the mainline end in a shunting yard (thinking of the EWS ones at Walsall depot).
This actually makes sense when you think about it as the driver can then see the approaching parked wagons that he is driving towards.
I guess that if the loco is used frequently on a mainline then cab forward would be preferred.
Happy modelling
Gary
It will be interesting to have a look at a few prototypical images on the web and see what they suggest. From memory whenever I see these the bonnet seems to be facing towards the mainline end in a shunting yard (thinking of the EWS ones at Walsall depot).
This actually makes sense when you think about it as the driver can then see the approaching parked wagons that he is driving towards.
I guess that if the loco is used frequently on a mainline then cab forward would be preferred.
Happy modelling
Gary
