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Headlights on New Haven Locos & MU Cars

Discussion relating to the NH and its subsidiaries (NYW&B, Union Freight Railroad, Connecticut Company, steamship lines, etc.). up until its 1969 inclusion into the Penn Central merger. This forum is also for the discussion of efforts to preserve former New Haven equipment, artifacts and its history. You may also wish to visit www.nhrhta.org for more information.
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Headlights on New Haven Locos & MU Cars

 #1151456  by fordhamroad
 
-Curious about the date when electric headlights first used on NYNH&H locomotives and Multiple Unit Cars.
-what types of lights were used? Any data on voltage wattage, type of arc or bulb, who manufactured the lamps etc.
-I have read that c. 1910 there were still many oil lamps being used. I would presume that electric headlights would have come in with the trolleys and then the first NY to Stamford elecrification, but would like more accurate information.
-anyone got any references to shop practice or the contemporary engineering publications?

Thanks

Roger
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