Peter in Stockport

[nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org]

June 7, 2006

Hello, Peter:

I noted your comment about the absence of headlights
on British locomotives.  There is a 1936 film, NIGHT
MAIL, which depicts the Down Special Traveling Post
Office (TPO) on the LMS.  Several scenes don't show a
walled or fenced right-of-way.  Are there no
highway-rail grade crossings anywhere in Great
Britain?  I invite your comments about that film if
you'll kindly provide an email address so we can
discuss the topic off list.  This is not an N&W
subject per se.

I recall when the Flying Scotsman with locomotive 4472
toured the USA in 1970.  Not only was a headlight
added for USA running, but so was a bell.  Of course,
the headlight is on both day and night.

Best wishes,

Frank Scheer
f_scheer at yahoo.com