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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by david1984, Jan 6, 2013.

  1. david1984

    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Can anyone say what the device fitted to the front of this loco's saddletank next to the smokebox is ?

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    Its for water softening, I believe the device was fitted to a few locomotives in the area. Not sure how it works though!
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    std tank Part of the furniture

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    I wonder if it is an external version of the AFLOC water treatment unit that was fitted into the RH side tanks of the Standard 4 2-6-4 tanks which worked on the L.T.& S. line.
     
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