Another Y-6b detail question

[NW Modeling List]

Could be that only the Roanoke Terminal Y-6bs (2171-2180) were equipped with 
cab signals.  The 2181-2200 were assigned to Bluefield and would not be 
dispatched out of Shaffers to the North.  They could be dispatched in every 
other direction, though; they were seldom seen on the Bristol Line after 
their break-in runs.  The 2171-2180 could be dispatched out of Shaffers to 
anywhere.

Check the numbers on the Y-6bs you have pictured . . .

EdKing


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Subject: Another Y-6b detail question



> Hi,

>

> There is a box underneth the enginers side running board, above the front

> engine, on some N&W Y-6b's. I assume it is a train control box, but don't

> know why I see it on some pictures of the engine, but not others. Can

> someone tell me what determines when/why an engine was so equipped.

>

> If I'm right that it's a Train Control Box, it sure doen't look like the

> common Calscale HO brass casting. Custom Finishing has a couple that look

> closer. Any comments on a good brass casting to represent that part on a 

> HO

> model of the Y-6b ?

>

> I'm making pretty good progress on my PFM Y-6b rebuild project. When it is

> done I'll post a link to pictures so you can count the rivets and tell me

> where I screwed up :)

>

> Regards,

> Dave Ayers

> daveayers.com/Modeling/

>

>

>

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