Re: Alpine Tunnel Glass

Posted by John Droste on Oct 10, 2017; 9:08pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Alpine-Tunnel-Glass-tp9540p9689.html

There are three reports that I have read regarding the Como engine house having a generator supplying enough power for three light bulbs. The generator was run off a belt attached to the steam engine. One of these reports is by Andy Anderson. Another came in my Colorado Models roundhouse kit. Another report I have spoken of before with two lights being in the Como depot and in each report, there was always one in the engine house.
 So why not a generator near the tunnel? The Alpine tunnel engine house? Not insisting, just proposing the idea for consideration.

The light in the tunnel would need to be regularly maintained if it was oil based, probably daily. Did somebody walk in each day. If an engine stopped they would all choke. So what`s going on?
 I can not recall where I read about the lamp but we are all aware of it. Was it specifically described as an oil lamp and even then, was that only presumed? As was the history of the depot.
The lamp was hanging from the top of the tunnel for the engine men to clearly see it upon approach. It could have been lowered on a cord to top up with oil, but what a hassle. Thought please.