Yes, we are currently undertaking the back dating of 315 to her 1918 look. We have replaced her headlight with a large box kerosene type lantern.
We are building a wood pilot ( cow catcher ) for the front end.
We have removed her rear tail light.
And she will be re-lettered to 425, in the correct 1918, LARGE 425 on the tender sides, and small D.& R.G. on cab sides. And a 425 in the lantern, and on the smoke box door.
This will all be a accurate and factual look at this engine the way she was 100 years ago.
Dave Taylor
315 crew