What are the oval inverted bowl like structures on each side of the roof on the 1936 Denver and Twin Cities Zephyrs? I first noticed them when I was a toddler boarding the DZ in Chicago in the early
SJL, Those 'inverted bowls' are covering the vents, later left exposed. I suppose that at the time of their construction, CB&Q and EGB believed that was needed. (possibly to keep snow out of the cars
There were also vents below. At the time the trains were retired, I believe the "bowls" were still there. sjl Those 'inverted bowls' are covering the vents, later left exposed. I suppose that at the
Of note is that the inverted bowls are open to the rear. Could they have been an exit vent to force airflow through the cars? If so, it probably did not work as well as intended because it was not ev
Any idea where I can get this question answered? This has been something that has bugged me my whole life, particularly after I was indoctrinated to the concept that form follows function. I would re
At this point I am confused. The structures above the screened openings (open on the DZ, shrouded trom the top and sides on the TCZ) are not "oval" or "dish shaped"..... and don't seem to have change
The inverted "bowl" vents are common on Budd cars, particularly the pre-war ones. They show up on many of the Q prewar cars, both articulated trainsets and stand alone cars, and also show up on the C