The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #72889   Message #1260817
Posted By: Billy the Bus
31-Aug-04 - 12:43 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Midnight Special
Subject: RE: Origins: Midnight Special
G'day Steve,

Thanks for explaining the logic behind the lack of headlights on Pongolian Puffers - it has perplexed me for years.

Our NZ locos didn't have 'mechanical' swinging headlights, but the beam certainly swung in a narrow arc, especially on curves. I guess it was a factor of speed, loading etc.

Cheers - Sam