Ringing that Bell (was Re: Brakeman's doghouse)

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I believe the engineer or fireman is ringing the bell. If I’m not mistaken they could be air actuated (see supply line on top of smoke box) or manually rung. Both the bell and clapper moved freely. I covet one of these located at a church near me in as-removed condition.

 

Very little to go on here but could this be about 1/3 mile east of Singer Curve eastbound? Beautiful light on the loco and engineer. A postcard shot that I’d never seen before. Thx for sharing Rick.

 

John Garner

 

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On Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 3:27 PM Rick wrote:

We've probably heard enough about doghouses, but this is one of my favorites.  The brakeman is out for some air.  An N&W photo.  Y3 2033 blt Alco Schenectady 1919, scrapped 5-1958. I found it at a show years ago.

 

Great photo. If one looks closely at the front of the engine, the bell is not in a normal "hanging down" position -- or what I consider "normal." Was this really the way it was hung or is there more going on in the photo that has the engineer ringing the bell? Perhaps that's why the brakeman is watching the scene ahead.

 

Bruce in Blacksburg

 

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