The fins are ‘smoke deflectors.’ The Union Pacific Challenger locomotive series are the best American example. Crew members called them “elephant ears.” Their function was to lift smoke coming from the locomotive smokebox upward, giving the hogger a better view of what was ahead.
The fins are ‘smoke deflectors.’ The Union Pacific Challenger locomotive series are the best American example. Crew members called them “elephant ears.” Their function was to lift smoke coming from the locomotive smokebox upward, giving the hogger a better view of what was ahead.
ReplyDeleterik,whatever that's about,It just looks very cool for a steam loco!
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