I'm looking for some information & possible photos regarding the dates cab cutouts were reduced & bucket seats fitted.
From the RCTS green books it seems this started in August 1935. I'm particularly interested in dates concerning the following Scottish based locks;
A1's
2563 William Whitelaw
2564 Knight of Thistle
2565 Merry Hampton
2566 Ladas
2567 Sir Visto
A3's
2795 Call Boy
2796 Spearmint
2797 Cicero
Most photos From the 1935-39 period I've seen are from a 3/4 front view & not conclusive, but if anyone has access to dated photos from before & after alteration showing cab sides they may be able to help.
I would assume that the changes were made on their first visit to works for a general overhaul, & in the absence of photo evidence showing the change if anyone has access to the shopping dates during this period it would be helpful.
As a secondary question, 6 of these locks were shedded at Dundee & Aberdeen for periods in the 30's and fitted with tablet catchers later removed. The green books mention that the holes on Sir Visto & Cicero were still visible in the 1950's, but were the others filled in at the time of cab alterations because they had already been transferred to other sheds?
A1/A3 cab cutouts & bucket seats
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