Junctionmad Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Noel Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 minister_for_hardship Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Think white painted lamps were only carried for enthusiasts' specials and publicity photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Noel Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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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 ?
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