I thought that the red light on the steam engines were for the same reason as they were on diesels - these went on when the train went into emergency. The thought was that in double-track territory, any trains coming in the opposite direction would see the red light and stop (in case the train in emergency might have derailed and fouled the opposing main)... - Paul > -----Original Message----- > From: Scott Lupia [mailto:"scottnyr_@_iago.nac.net"] > Sent: Monday, November 01, 1999 7:52 AM > To: "erielack_@_internexus.net" > Subject: (erielack) MARS headlights on DL&W Steam > > > List: > I have been wondering for some time now what the circumstances > were for usage of the red MARS light above the headlights on > the 4-6-4's > and some of the Poconos. Thanks in advance. > > Scott > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > Visit the erielack photopage at http://el-list.railfan.net > ------------------------------------------------------------ Visit the erielack photopage at http://el-list.railfan.net ------------------------------
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