by Richard Glueck
Anyone know the reason behind the occassional LIRR practice of painting the smokebox extension and cylinder saddles of certain steam locomtives in silver paint? I could believe it was for the end of steam, except there is a Dave Keller collection photo of K4 5406 passing "B" Tower inthe same paint scheme. K4's were gone long before the conclusion of steam operations. Incidently, in this same picture, her smokebox door is painted black, ala' the 1930's-42 practive.
Was this an odditiy? Artistic fooling around in the paint shop? Some purposeful railroad policy?
Anyone have a solid idea?
Both 39 and 35 were decked out in this scheme prior to the final run of steam. Did the other remaining G's get that paint job as well?
Was this an odditiy? Artistic fooling around in the paint shop? Some purposeful railroad policy?
Anyone have a solid idea?
Both 39 and 35 were decked out in this scheme prior to the final run of steam. Did the other remaining G's get that paint job as well?
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