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More inexplicable idiosyncrasies in PRR:I've already stumbled on the missing locomotive cab steps on the 1223 that it no longer has (right beside the tender steps) but as I'm detailing mine I noticed something else odd. My 1046 photos clearly show that the 'signature' mini-walkway hanging under the cab, along with the grab rail on top of the cab, is not there. At least not in 1937. 1223 certainly has it. This is obviously so somebody can clean the outside cab windows by precariously hanging on to the handrail and about a 3" wide footbar just under the cab.So, PRR guys, was this standard practice or not? Really nice shot of 2082 and it's set up like mine, but without engine steps, but without walkwayhttp://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/prr2082s.jpgSame here: http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/prr1035s.jpgNow look at 1223, under the cab edge and the handrail above the windows: https://www.railpictures.net/photo/755299/And she had them in service, and yes, they really stick out. http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/prr1223sa.jpgAs I have a shot of 1046 more or less on it's last trip in 1937, I'm going without, but the more I work on this the more individual locomotive oddballs within the class I'm discovering on details. If you look at other classes like the L-1 the seem to be a standard feature, but I'm guessing a 'late steam' featurehttp://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/prr1487s.jpg
Max made some etched hangers for cooling pipes. Not sure if he has any left or not.