I have been looking at photos of the coupler shrouds of E units and wondering on how they worked. Did they slide open or hinged? I noticed on a E7 photo it appeared the coupler pocket and the strike plate was on a sliding mechanism and locked in place. Some photos appeared that they where removed permanently. I guess the engine shop got tired of hammering the dents and getting them to fit and close. I was also wondering on how the coupler lift bars worked in conjunction with the shroud doors?
I am sitting at my desk doing this from memory, but I believe E8 shrouds were sliders. E7 shrouds were hinged. GS
Here’s a good shot with the doors open and the pilot rotated upward to allow access to the steam line http://frisco.org/mainline/wp-conte...gfield-Missouri-in-October-1959-Al-Chione.jpg
Karl, Good Find! Knew that it had to slide out based on some of the photos. The strike plate bulging out was the clue. John
