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[CBQ] Re: Mars lights - correct name

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Subject: [CBQ] Re: Mars lights - correct name
From: "Gerald A. Edgar" <vje68@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2005 01:07:52 -0000
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Just about everyone when referring to "Mars lights" in relation to 
the Burlington, means the oscillating, figure-8 pattern lights atop 
the nose of passenger units; a Q trademark.  However as a Q fan 
recently pointed out to me, in order that we do not confuse 
newcomers or even ourselves, it would be better to refer to them, as 
the Q did, as "oscillating Mars headlights".  I say this because the 
Mars company also mfg. traditional headlights which Q used on some E 
units in addition to their usual supplier.  In other words a 
Burlington E could have 2 Mars lights; a conventional AND an 
oscillating.  This may seem like a minor point but I can see where 
it could lead to mistakes being made.  Just a thought!





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