CBSCR conical contraption, what is it

[NirateGoel]

I've been looking though photos of Bandon tanks, and noticed that they seem to occasionally have these conical contraption next to the smokebox, I've also spotted it on other CBSCR engines.
Does anyone know what it is and what the purpose of it is?
 

[Galteemore]

16 minutes ago, NirateGoel said:

I've been looking though photos of Bandon tanks, and noticed that they seem to occasionally have these conical contraption next to the smokebox, I've also spotted it on other CBSCR engines.
Does anyone know what it is and what the purpose of it is?
 

It’s a loco jack. Used for re-railing locos in a derailment. Most railways dispensed with them eventually but in Ireland they were carried most notably by Sligo Leitrim locos right up until closure.

 

Edited July 27, 2024 by Galteemore

[NirateGoel]

6 minutes ago, Galteemore said:

It’s a loco Jack. Used for re-railing locos in a derailment. Most railways dispensed with them eventually but in Ireland they were carried most notably by Sligo Leitrim locos right up until closure.

 

That answers that, I had a bad feeling I was just being an dope and it was something as obvious and simple as that. Cheers, that answers that. That's one less inconsistent detail to worry about. 

[airfixfan]

On 27/7/2024 at 7:01 PM, Galteemore said:

It’s a loco jack. Used for re-railing locos in a derailment. Most railways dispensed with them eventually but in Ireland they were carried most notably by Sligo Leitrim locos right up until closure.

 

Also seen on the County Donegal and Lough Swilly 2