LNE ( ex PRR ) 2-8-2

[Bob C]

Your L is a credit to Penn-Line, Bowser, and your meticulous handiwork. The "chain"...the old heads used to talk of "chaining" cars and chain couplings, when the draw-head/coupler (not just the knuckle/pin) on the car end toward the engine, broke - for whatever reason. The car would need to be pulled to the next set-off siding for repair using a chain - hi-tech fabric straps are relatively new arrivals on the property and cable or rope of sufficient strength would be difficult to handle - chain is more flexible and easily attached to the car and itself with hooks...my guess. Nice work ! Bob C.