Ed M

F.C. Oriental Mexicano #143

A little 3' gauge jewel. Built in 1904 by Baldwin (possibly Kerr, Stuart & Co), Ex-San Marcos & Tecolutla. On display in Oriental, Puebla.

F.C. Oriental Mexicano #143
Ed M, Jun 6, 2008
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    • BoxcabE50
      Is it just the photo angle, or is that headlight fairly oversized? Looks like it could illuminate half of Mexico!

      Boxcab E50
      Jun 6, 2008
    • Ed M
      It's not the angle. But I've seen that before on locomotives down here. Here are just two examples of similar headlights on narrow gauge steam locos from other pages in the same album:
      http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1261/acu.jpg
      http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1261/aaz.jpg

      Regards

      Ed
      Jun 6, 2008
    • BoxcabE50
      I wonder what prompted use of a light that size? I can't think of a US or Canadian prototype. Must have been a reason.

      Boxcab E50
      Jun 6, 2008
    • Ed M
      It's dark down here.........
      Jun 6, 2008
    • Stourbridge Lion
      :D :D :D :D
      Aug 14, 2008
    • r_i_straw
      That looks like a standard size light on a diminutive little tea kettle. I like it.;)
      Oct 13, 2009
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