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Locomotive tender car question
by Lynn Taubeneck » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:33 pm
Why do locomotive tender cars have cupolas? Are they occupied during runs? Sorry to sound ignorant but I'm an aviation guy.
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Re: Locomotive tender car question
by Jason Rose » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:38 pm
Never a need to apologize for asking a question around here, Lynn. We're all Friends.
Back in the day when Brakemen were required for manually braking trains, the Head Brakemen would ride there so he could keep an eye on the train, be in position to apply brakes, and stay out of the weather.
They are not used today and are maintained merely for historic appearance. Although, I'd pay extra to ride up there if they'd let me.
Back in the day when Brakemen were required for manually braking trains, the Head Brakemen would ride there so he could keep an eye on the train, be in position to apply brakes, and stay out of the weather.
They are not used today and are maintained merely for historic appearance. Although, I'd pay extra to ride up there if they'd let me.
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Re: Locomotive tender car question
by Lynn Taubeneck » Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:07 pm
Thanks Jason, I'd pay extra to ride there too. I would think the liability would be low since it is an enclosed space.
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Re: Locomotive tender car question
by Lynn Taubeneck » Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:08 pm
PS Jason, I live in Fort Worth, we are practically neighbors!!!
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Re: Locomotive tender car question
by Jason Rose » Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:11 pm
Lynn Taubeneck wrote:PS Jason, I live in Fort Worth, we are practically neighbors!!!
Is it as hot there as it is here? 99 today. Might get as high as 106 next week. Can't wait for fall. Just 3-4 months to go before it cools off...
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