Locos with oil lamps in front

[Junctionmad]

I noticed diesel locos right into the supertrain era , carrying white oil lamps on irons at the Frontof the train on the loco.

 

Given these had marker lights and headlights , what was the purpose ?

 

Thanks

 

Dave

[Noel]

I noticed diesel locos right into the supertrain era , carrying white oil lamps on irons at the Frontof the train on the loco.

 

Given these had marker lights and headlights , what was the purpose ?

 

Thanks

 

Dave

 

http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/6303-CIE-lamps-on-diesel-locos

 

For many years after the end of steam, headlamps were carried as per old rule books to identify trains more than light their way; increasingly unnecessary, it was simply a throwback to older working practices.

 

In the transition period, as long as there was one steam engine left, everything would have them.

 

I wondered the same when I was researching photos for B121 and B233. I am going for white lamps as they look more attractive visually on a model than the black ones and stand out better.

[minister_for_hardship]

Think white painted lamps were only carried for enthusiasts' specials and publicity photos.

[Noel]

Think white painted lamps were only carried for enthusiasts' specials and publicity photos.

 

Thanks. Ok so, B121 and B233 will only be operating 'specials' from now on