11. An unusual model was the 1903 Steam Tonneau, which was fitted with a cowcatcher at the front. 12. These four locomotives were similar to the D S class, but had cowcatchers in place of shunting steps. 13. Behind the cowcatcher and pilot wheels was a massive pair of cylinders and side rods powering eight driving wheels. 14. Under this company, the locomotives were rebuilt, their smokestacks, cowcatchers , and other features changed or removed. 15. Locomotives based at the Bellville Depot could be identified by their yellow cowcatchers , as shown in the main picture. 16. His son George is said to have ridden on the cowcatcher as the train pulled into Vancouver, passing out handbills. 17. The cowcatcher is an angled assembly designed to deflect animals and debris off of the railroad track in front of the locomotive. 18. Thomas is having trouble with the police by travelling to the quarry without a cowcatcher and sideplates to cover his wheels. 19. During 1950, the valances were shortened to end at the buffer beam rather than extending to the base of the cowcatcher . 20. The conductor stood on the back platform and kept a wary eye for neighborhood boys who tried to steal rides on the cowcatcher .
