RS-1 Cab

[ricksan]

Regardless of where the bell is, what rings it? Should there be an air switch in the cab or would they use a pull-cord?

I take it the bell was not original equipment, but rather it was something that a few railroads added after taking delivery. If that's the case, the bell could be operated by whatever method the railroad considered appropriate or expeditious or both.

[BNSFdude]

Thanks for the info, Anthony, The only photo I have found that shows anything resembling a bell switch is this one...

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Next to the window. We assumed this was a sander switch since ALCo steam locomotives had a similar switch in a similar location. But if that's the bell switch, where is the sander switch? I see there's also a globe valve next to the switch. You think?

[ricksan]

Yikes! I wiped out your post! Sorry!
What he said about the bell: Standard equipment, bronze bell, under frame or on hood, air operated.