Re: WP&Y #61 under restoration in Antonito, CO

MSRRKevin Wrote:
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> I never fully understood the advantages of this
> design vs having the cab moved back just a few
> more feet. Then again, not sure what advantage
> moving it back just a few feet (such as on 315)
> would add. And if the locomotive is an oil
> burner, not sure what difference it makes at all.
> I assume D&RGW moved the cabs back on 360,361, and
> 375.

So this is just what I heard, and not an informed opinion but I thought I would throw it out there. The idea was that the fireman could shovel from the Tender, rather than the moving deck plate. It also meant that he didn't have to move the coal so far...

Robert