@NYC Fan posted:You must be right. It makes sense. I just thought I read something that was specifically talking about the 1938 J3a's and why they didn't need the class lights and I thought it mentioned a date. I did a quick search but didn't find anything. I'll trust grandad and go with 1934!!!
Grandad was officially an employee of the Hudson Division, but I’m not saying what I mentioned is gospel,...I’ve reached out to some of my buddies in the NYCHS, we’ll see what they have to say,......according to Stauffer, all J1’s EXCEPT those assigned to big four territory, had their class lights removed,....and yes, the J3’s from what I can see, were delivered in 37-38 with out class lights,....starting around September of 37, ..( if my memory serves me correctly from what grandad said) .....he was there the day 5410 showed up at Harmon,....brand spanking new,...
Pat
