Tim and Others:
This subject has been discussed frequently in the last year or
so. May I suggest that the "Search Archive" tool be used to learn
what may have been discussed in BRHSlist history. Today, to
test the search engine, I typed "Mars Light", and it produced a
page and one half of messages.
This is alos one more excellent reason to keep the subject lines
on the subject!
Ed DeRouin
--- In BRHSlist@y..., "torsiek" <torisek@c...> wrote:
> Can anyone explain to me how the MARS lights were used on
> the Q during the mid-sixties? All the geeps were equipped with
> dual lensed units. I assume the red lensed unit only worked in
> conjunction with the emergency brake. Was the clear lensed
unit
> constantly on while running? Was it only turned on
approaching
> grade crossings? Were they ever turned on during the day?
Was
> the operating policy different for passenger and freight
> operations?
>
> I grew up in Berwyn, IL near the triple-track and I cannot
honestly
> remember ever seeing one of these things on. Maybe they
were
> only used in less populated areas?
>
> I hope someone can shed some light on this for me (sorry...I
> really tried to resist). Thanks.
>
> Tim Orisek
> Woodridge, IL
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