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[NW Mailing List]

On 6/29/2015 9:52 AM, NW Mailing List wrote:
> I do not recall ever having seen red number boards on an engine.  Was 
> this genuine Southern Ry practice for these engines like the 4501, or 
> is it just a figment of "modern creative imagination"......?
>
>
(snip)

As I recall, the Southern did the paintwork on 1401 before shipping it 
to DC.  Photo shows red number board and red inside the bell and 
headlight visor.

http://locomotive.wikia.com/wiki/Southern_Railway_No._1401?file=Steam_locomotive.jpg

I suspect in operation the red got dirty fast.

Take care
Bill

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