Hot Water posted:RickM46 posted:Seems there are minor differences in the marker lights on the boiler; saw some videos where those that do light up have green glass lenses in the sides; mine do not.
Those are actually Class Lights, and for letting trackside workers, station agents, and interlocking Towermen, know what the classification of the train is, that the locomotive is hauling.
1) White Class lights, or white flags, indicate an "Extra" train.
2) Green Class lights, or green flags, indicate that a "Second Section" is following close behind at a safe distance.
3) No Class lights illuminated, indicate a regularly scheduled train.
4) Red Class Lights, indicate that the locomotive is operating in reverse (backing up).
Maybe the era of that model is such that the Pennsylvania RR no longer used Class Lights, thus they are not illuminated.
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The E6 - typically I only go for the PRR's zoomy locos (S-1, S-2, T-1, Q's, and such), but the E6 hot rod is one that I really admire. I like the looks, too - good homely. I have one of the TMCC versions, lettered for the ATSF (got it used). That way the Hudsons wouldn't spot it.
