Knowing nothing about the prototypes, I would assume it is logical for a 
headlight (55 mph on the mainline) to be larger/brighter than a backup light 
(15mph in the yards) which was used only by the hostler.  Just a thought -- not 
necessarily truth.  Ed L.

> The plastic RS-3 headlight is about 
> the same as the Alco Models brass 
> version.  I think the BTS backup light 
> was designed for the FA's if I'm not mistaken.
> Bob Werre
> 

> David Engle wrote:
> Which is closer to prototype diameter; 
> the headlight on the American Models RS3s,
> or the headlight from BTS, item '02079, 
> which Bill lists as a back-up light.



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