Headlight - Backup light conventions

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Veterans of the late Steam Era:

Obviously the headlight was usually on while a steamer was 'on the road',
but what about while in the yard or on line side switching duties? When was
the backup (or tender) light used? Only during extended backup movements??

Also, when the backup light WAS used, was the headlight turned off, left
on, or dimmed?


Wish I could have heard, smelled and saw even SOME of the things you
experienced.

Thanks,
Dave Willis (1962 generation)
N&W Steam lives on in Indiana.