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Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers?
Author: Tom Moungovan
Date: 01-16-2014 - 12:50

Craig Tambo Wrote:
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> Cab forwards had a pane of glass in the front
> window on each side that swung upward, like many
> other steam locomotives did. I believe that, in
> addition to allowing fresh air in, these were also
> intended to allow a clear view when visibility
> through the glass was impaired. Of course, it let
> the cold/rain/snow in as well. Those old heads had
> to be tough.

I just got a response to the original query from Dan Ranger who fired ACs on the Western Division
in 1956. He confirms the split window on the front that could be opened up.

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Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Dale Cherne 01-12-2014 - 20:48
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Fred 01-12-2014 - 20:58
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? HUTCH 7.62 01-12-2014 - 21:25
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Craig Tambo 01-12-2014 - 22:39
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Dale Cherne 01-13-2014 - 00:53
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Craig Tambo 01-13-2014 - 02:30
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Exespee 01-13-2014 - 07:39
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Dr Zarkoff 01-13-2014 - 10:48
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? KRK 01-14-2014 - 12:57
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Rich Hunn 01-14-2014 - 16:23
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Dr Zarkoff 01-15-2014 - 19:49
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Tom Moungovan 01-16-2014 - 12:50
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Richard Elgenson 01-14-2014 - 18:44
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Graham Buxton 01-15-2014 - 07:32
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Paul Kepler 01-15-2014 - 08:35
  Re: Cab Forward Windshield Wipers? Dale Cherne 01-20-2014 - 02:59


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