California Western 56

photos and text by John Stumreiter of Travel Town

1 - Turbocharger lube oil pressure
2 - Lube oil pressure
3 - Fuel pressure
4 - Water Temp.
5 - Battery ammeter
6 - Heater rheostats (cab heaters)
7 - Dyn. Brake fan stopped light
8 - Feild shunt controller light
9 - Ground light
10 - Alarm bell silencer button
11 - Dyn. Brake fan relay reset button
12 - Engine start button
13 - Ground relay reset button
14 - Hood / number plate light switch
15 - Aux generator / exiter switch
16 - Isolation switch
17 - Independant brake
18 - Automatic brake (handle removed)
19 - Double-heading cock
20 - Control air pressure
21 - Bell valve
22 - Window wiper needle valve
23 - Horn


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