RE: (erielack) DL&W F Unit Spark arrestors

["Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com>]

Jim Harr wrote:


> When did the DL&W start using the spark arrestors?  Early photos don't
> show 
> any in use yet.

I'll check my photo collection at home tonight to try to get some date ranges.


 
> To which I must reply: Good question! I replied to the 
> original question
> without even thinking; I, of course, used the CalScale parts 
> on my _EL_
> F-units. Granted, I modeled ex-DL&W units, but still, the question
> remains, when were they installed? I have a feeling it was in later
> (read: EL) years... So, does anyone indeed know the answer?


I seem to think you're correct; the EL went on the spark arrestor rampage in the mid-to-late 1960s (remember those silver ones on GP7s?).

By the way, Details West now makes a similar white metal detail part - a semi-circular rounded "tube" that has the texture of mesh on it (but it too is a solid part). I've never been satisfied with any of the solid parts, since the mesh appearance of the prototype is so distinctive, and I'd love to capture that on a model.

I think one could scratchbuild the mesh screen using styrene strip for the frame, using small mesh cemented on, then rolling it to make a 180-degree arch.

	- Paul

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