OPRRMS Wrote:
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> 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.
>
> [
www.rrpicturearchives.net]?
> id=1443619
>
> Units with a hostler's station had it located on
> the right side, next to the hinged porthole.
For comparison, here are some photos of a hostler's station in a F9B.
[
www.wplives.org]
> > > Here's the ultimate in "Spartan Cab" design,
> > > Jack.
> > >
> > > Haysi Railroad #1, the former Clinchfield F7B
> > that
> > > had cab controls added.
> > >
> > >
> >
> [
clinchfieldcountry.com]
>
> >
> > > ntrols.htm