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Steam locomotives' lighting

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 240P15, Jan 31, 2018.

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  1. LMS2968

    LMS2968 Part of the furniture

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    Several Black Fives - and Pacifics 6256/57 - were fitted with a steam turbo (I think) generators from building in LMS days. Their main function was to power the headlamps, but cab lighting was included. The headlamps and electrical equipment was eventually removed.
     
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