Re: D&RGW C-16 Design Question - Part 1

OK, the drawings of 268 by Giesel and the 42 by Maxwell clearly show the type B arrangement. The photo of the 278 clearly show the type A arrangement. I believe that type A is the original from Baldwin and the type B is a later retrofit. I have to think that the artists, even though they drew the original components, which are visible in most photos (Cabs, stacks, domes, etc.) used the existing suspensions on the remaining locomotives for their models and therefore show the later version of equalizer. As pointed out this is very hard to see in photos. It is only that the rods are down and the angle is perfect to show the type A spring arrangement on the 1880s 278. The engine is so small in the photo that you wouldn't even notice if you weren't looking for it but it is clearly type A.
I am going to ask my friends at Knotts to get down and take a look and verify that type B is the suspension on the two C-19s there. I'll get back to you.