by DET760
Hi Everyone,
I sure hope I can explain myself here. Anyway, here goes.....
According to memory, the New York Central began installing amber lights on the cab roofs of their switch engines sometime around the late 50's, early 60's. These lights appeared to be approx. 10" high, were tubular in design and had rounded tops. Again, according to memory, they were wrapped with what appeared to a wire cover or cage for protection. They did not flash nor did they light like a strobe. They remained lighted constantly. I believe the color of the glass may have been changed from amber to clear during the Penn Central and Conrail eras.
Can anyone tell me the exact dimensions of these lights and the reason for their installation? I would imagine it was for safety and locomotive location within the yards.
Thank you in advance,
I sure hope I can explain myself here. Anyway, here goes.....
According to memory, the New York Central began installing amber lights on the cab roofs of their switch engines sometime around the late 50's, early 60's. These lights appeared to be approx. 10" high, were tubular in design and had rounded tops. Again, according to memory, they were wrapped with what appeared to a wire cover or cage for protection. They did not flash nor did they light like a strobe. They remained lighted constantly. I believe the color of the glass may have been changed from amber to clear during the Penn Central and Conrail eras.
Can anyone tell me the exact dimensions of these lights and the reason for their installation? I would imagine it was for safety and locomotive location within the yards.
Thank you in advance,
Andy