C&NW E8 5027A
Chicago & North Western Railway E8 5027A at West Chicago, Illinois on February 28, 1965, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Date:
2/28/1965
Location:
West Chicago, IL
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Collection Of:
Chuck Zeiler
Locomotives:
CNW 5027A(E8A)
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
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Iver Tranes
General
Love the nose art! I wonder what the "tattoo" on the "cheek" (under the corner of the windshield) means.
4/15/2013 7:25:42 AM
Chuck Zeiler
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I think you are referring to is the grab iron and shadow of same, which almost appears to be an arrow or fish shape. This shape of grab iron was intended to hold a ladder in place when an employee needed to get up on the nose to wash the windshield or replace wipers.
4/15/2013 10:17:16 AM
Iver Tranes
General
Yup! Now that you explained it, I see it correctly. Thanks!
4/15/2013 10:27:48 AM
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