Re: SP C415s in southern California
Author: Larry
Date: 10-23-2010 - 14:59
Yes, I would be interested if you would explain how the Duplex controllers worked.
Those are great pictures Steve, please keep them coming. Thanks
OPRRMS Wrote:
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> Todd Montgomery Wrote:
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> > Is the #2407 running backwards?
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> Right. But all of SP's were bi-directional, so it
> really didn't matter. The 2400 and 2402 thru 2409
> had Duplex Controllers (I can explain what that is
> if anyone's interested); 2401 was originally built
> with one but was rebuilt by Alco with Dual
> Controls (two separate control stands).
>
> > Can't really tell on these C-415's.
>
> Easiest way to tell is that the exhaust stack (and
> thus the engine) is on the front end and the
> radiator (and thus the radiator shutters) are on
> the rear end - one of the many design flaws that
> would cause problems for the units over the years.
> In Steve's photo of the 2400, you can see the "F"
> stencil on the frame, but this tended to wear off
> over time.
>
> This is probably one of the CofI jobs working the
> hump.