Re: [BRHSlist] reL freezing locos/E unit usage

["Marshall Thayer" <zephyr9903@e...>]

>> What's a "flanger?" <<


A "flanger" is a plow-blade designed to drop below railhead level and clear
snow or ise from the flangeways. Flangers are always vertically adjustable,
and must be raised before encountering a turnout, rail crossing or road
grade crossing, or mayhem results <grin> -

They may be mounted to a separate car (D&RGW narrow gauge is a well-known
example) or affixed to an otherwise-standard snow plow. Jprdan spreaders
also often had a flanger added.

Marshall Thayer