07-17-2012, 07:10 PM
sailormatlac Wrote:....I don't kown why, but about 95% of picture are left hand side!
I'd guess that it's because the fireman's side of the loco was usually the most interesting, with both the air compressor and feedwater heater pumps located there.
sailormatlac Wrote:Other question about the white lining on running boards and wheels tire. I don't see them often on many picture during the 50's. Were they and old standard that came obsolete as steam was disappearing?
I think that the whitewall tires and running boards were up to the discretion of the shop servicing the locos. A lot of the Moguls worked their last years out of Hamilton, Ontario, and there are quite a few photos showing Moguls, Consolidations, and even 0-6-0 switchers dolled-up in such a manner.
Wayne