Re: Hey Mr. Bush, a question about the 497
| August 21, 2018 09:41PM |
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dave2-8-0 Wrote:
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> 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
Please don't forget the Cab window sashes, that's what really stands out, like on the 463 with 6 pane vs 4 pane foul up. The Crossheads are a different matter though, might just be a bridge too far.
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> 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
Please don't forget the Cab window sashes, that's what really stands out, like on the 463 with 6 pane vs 4 pane foul up. The Crossheads are a different matter though, might just be a bridge too far.
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