P42 Windshield

[L'mont]

What is mounted below this VIA P42 windshield?

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... ?id=467720

[Allen Hazen]

I don't know, though "bug deflector" sprang to mind!
Notice that the one on the locomotive's left side has a straight bottom, the one on the right a curve to fit the contour of the nose: this makes me think it's a "field modification,' jury-rigged in railway workshops, and not a manufacturer-supplied option.

[pennsy]

Hi All,

Could it be something as simple as an anti glare device ? It is in the right position to block out, reflect away, glare from the sun and improve visibility.

[MEC407]

VIA's F40s have bug deflectors, so that would be my guess also.

[SooLineRob]

My guess is it's a "home shop" created snow deflector, which would do the same job as a bug shield...

[L'mont]

Thanks all