Hot Water posted:Jayhawk500 posted:I recognize the switch on the right. Got the same thing in our fire trucks at work.
The switch is from David-Clark and is a Push-to-Talk (P-T-T) switch as part of the intercommunication system and is used to activate the transmit feature of the radio. It's foot activated (handsfree) and is used while wearing a headset. This is a simple momentary "on" switch when its depressed. But then again this type of switch could have been used for anything, not just a radio system.
The other switch looks like an explosion proof panic button, just by the looks of the design.
OK, thanks. But, obviously those two "foot pedals" are NOT original to Reading steam era regular service operations. So,,,,,,,,wonder who added them.
It would be no surprise to me if Tom Payne added them. I'm not sure whether they'll go back in once the new floor is in place, but I'll be sure to ask one of the guys next time I'm up there.
To answer the question as to whether or not the 2100 had cab signals installed, there were no other signs of them that I could recognize, but something else to consider is how thoroughly the cab appliances have been disassembled. I'll make sure to have answers to all these questions as soon as I can.
Keep in mind I'm a relatively new member. I joined just last May and began attending work sessions in June, so I am by no means an expert on all aspects of the engine.
