Early A #1201 in 1936

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Mike,

I cannot answer your specific question, but I did note that these covers 
were applied, when built, at least through #1212 based on the builder 
photo.

I can only image how please Mr. Perry must have been to encounter the 
1201 since there were only two in existence at the time. The 1201 wasn't 
even two months old at the time of this photo. This photo also shows the 
early style of Class 'A' cylinder plate fairly well.

John Garner
Newport, VA



In this Otto Perry Image from 08/04/36, we see 1201 at Roanoke.
What was the purpose of the 'covers' over the radius bar (is that the 
right name on Baker, too?) and combination lever?
It looks like it is mounted to the valve stem guides?
https://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15330coll22/id/65065/rec/10
Mike Rector