Re: Circa 1900 photo of B&SR Caboose 32 with the original cupola
| July 25, 2019 07:15PM |
bcp Wrote:
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> Phillip & Stewart,
>
> I was thinking it might have had a more normal
> height cupola until it was knocked off, and a
> lower one built.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bruce
The original cupola does look pretty small so I understand how you thought it was built higher. I found a photo in my B&SR folder showing the original configuration.
The shot is kinda muddy but early views of the car are rare.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/25/2019 07:16PM by Stewart Rhine.
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> Phillip & Stewart,
>
> I was thinking it might have had a more normal
> height cupola until it was knocked off, and a
> lower one built.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bruce
The original cupola does look pretty small so I understand how you thought it was built higher. I found a photo in my B&SR folder showing the original configuration.
The shot is kinda muddy but early views of the car are rare.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/25/2019 07:16PM by Stewart Rhine.
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