Re: [CBQ] Photo of the Day - explanation for feature on steam engine needed

["Dan Hollis" <dfhollis@comcast.net>]

They are Ridgeway Spark Arrestors more commonly known as "bear traps".  Common on the C&S narrow engines in spring, summer and fall when there was a fire hazard. They would remove them in the winter to clear snowsheds and because most everything was under snow.

On 01/14/2022 9:38 AM Jack Schroeder <jack@highlandwebworks.com> wrote:

Hello all:
In the BRHS web site's Photo of the Day, would some nice person please add an explanation in the "description field" for this feature on these locomotives. I am sure not everyone knows what their purpose is and are curious.
More then one person can add an explanation, so if you know a little more about it, please go ahead and contribute your added two cents.  Any stories about these things that add color and go beyond facts would be really great.
http://www.burlingtonroute.org/BRHS/photo_library/photo_features/daily_pix_viewer/index.php?DOY=14

The "Photo of the Day" is one of the most visited features on the BRHS web site and a great way to share your knowledge with others.
Thank you.

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