Re: number boards

Earl Wrote:
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> The number boards by the stack were done in a
> similar manner. But the boards design was to
> indicate timetable train numbers and the boards
> were designed so that the numbers could be changed
> fairly easily. There are two slots in the boards:
> One for the white back glass, and in front of
> that, another slot for the number and clear glass
> cover. The "slide" was made out of sheet metal.

Did the DRGW ever use the number boards by the stack as train number indicators? I have always assumed they did not, but then why did they use boxes designed to switch numbers so easily. I suppose the answer is it was a standard design used by the SP and UP, so was readily available. Did any other railroad use similar boxes for engine numbers?

JBWX