Re: C&S markers

Posted by Mike Trent on
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/C-S-markers-tp1087p1147.html

Rear end markers were Red to the rear, green to the side and front. Not sure if the tender markers displayed green to the sides, but probably, as that was the rule.

In daylight, flags would be used as they were required gear. Or, women's underwear, as was done at least once, according to one of Forest Crossen's interviews in his "Western Yesterdays" series.

Classification lights would almost always appear clear unless illuminated with green glass rotated inside to display green. Clear would mean "Extra", which we now know all freight movements on the C&S narrow gauge were in later years.

If I recall correctly for the classification lights, green designated the first section of a train with a second section following. The second section would display clear.

For what it's worth, "green" lenses on an oil lamp are actually blue. They appear green only when illuminated.

And  Keith, don't worry about 74's Class lights. They are fine. Good luck finding a pair that looks more like what you see in various photos. They already do, really. It's #75's with those top vents that would be unusual in the 30's. Like Rick points out above, the C&S wasn't always too particular about how stuff was cobbled up or repaired in the tin shop. Some of them look pretty home made.