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| Author: | Pat Fahey [ Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Box Under Cab on DT&I engine |
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File comment: Box Under Cab Hi all 1-dt_i111.jpg [ 27.74 KiB | Viewed 6877 times ] I found this shot on the Web , I was wondering if anyone has any idea what this box is under the cab of DT&I Locomotive , Thanks Pat |
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| Author: | dinwitty [ Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Box Under Cab on DT&I engine |
my best guess is there isnt much room on the tender for extra storage so they made a compartment there. Otherwise it may be the location for a stoker engine. |
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| Author: | Dennis Storzek [ Thu Mar 10, 2016 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Box Under Cab on DT&I engine |
DT&I was owned by Ford, right? It's the toolbox to carry the screw jack, monkey wrench, and combination slip-joint pliers / screwdriver that came with every Ford vehicle. Sorry, I couldn't resist. |
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| Author: | Chris Salmonson [ Thu Mar 10, 2016 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Box Under Cab on DT&I engine |
Actually Dennis, you aren't that far off with that guess! DT&I locomotives during the Ford era were equipped with a comprehensive tool box that even included a drop light to inspect the running gear. |
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| Author: | 10stewi [ Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Box Under Cab on DT&I engine |
Tool storage or a box containing a signal system for the locomotive....? Seems a bit odd of a place for a tool box, as it blocks the injector and makes maintenance more difficult... |
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| Author: | Train Detainer [ Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Box Under Cab on DT&I engine |
Quote: Seems a bit odd of a place for a tool box, as it blocks the injector and makes maintenance more difficult... It's not blocking anything - engine has a lifting injector, located in the cab. What you see underneath is just the water hose connection to the tender. It's most likely a tool box that's much roomier than a seatbox. Would be easier to tell if the pic wasn't so small. |
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| Author: | Chris Salmonson [ Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Box Under Cab on DT&I engine |
There are plenty of pictures of locomotives equipped with tool boxes on this website: DT&I Steam Locomotive pictures For some reason, the DT&I cab seats during that era were just seats with sturdy legs- no seatbox. |
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