Re: Flange oiler

Olaf Rasmussen Wrote:
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> 315 does not have a flange oiler, so the painted
> admonition is not applicable. There is an
> intention to build and install a flange oiler at
> some time in the future. Drawings have been made
> from the 346 flange oiler.
>

Olaf,

So is it possible to describe said nonexistant Flange oiler? Was it a drip feed, reservoir or wiper setup, and how was the application controlled, i.e. from trackside or cabseat? What was the range before replenishment, was that part of the Enginedriver's duties or the servicing crews?