J.K. Trowling Wrote:
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> Better known as a "hostler stand" to us old
> f!cks...
Actually, this is a regular control stand, independent brake and related appliances that Clinchfield added to the left front corner of the unit when it was sold to the Haysi.
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Units with a hostler's station had it located on the right side, next to the hinged porthole.
> > Here's the ultimate in "Spartan Cab" design,
> > Jack.
> >
> > Haysi Railroad #1, the former Clinchfield F7B
> that
> > had cab controls added.
> >
> >
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