This model, when the "Steel Clad" and "Vulcan" lines Few examples turn up with railroad markings, although Were made with flat steel verticals while others were made with round The "Empire" model is somewhat of an oddity. McCown, the "Vulcan" name comes from the same source - Roman mythology - as that other popular Dietz lantern name, the "Vesta". Introduced around the turn of the 20th century and discontinued in 1944. Both twist-off and insert fount versions were made. The "Vulcan" model appears to have been the name designationįor lanterns with non-bellbottom bases and round-wire vertical frame Both twist-offĪnd insert fount versions were made, and the later versions had a moreįlattened top as compared to the more rounded top of earlier versions from the turn of the 20th century to the late 1950's. In a number of design variations over the many years that it was produced Those railroads that wanted an especially sturdy lantern frame with verticalįrame members made of flat plate steel, Dietz produced the "SteelĬlad" model. The "Steel Clad", "Vulcan", and "Empire" Models. With a flatter top and a different profile. This seems to be one of the last variations Below Right: Yet another Dietz "#39 Standard" variation Height of the frame to be shorter than the other variations shownĪbove. Reduced height of the fuel fount which is what allows the overall The base of this lantern is shown at center.
The Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway and has an unmarked blue Shorter, squat model with a top identical to the second (newer) "#39 Also note differences inĭietz "#39 Standard" tall-globe bellbottom lantern is this Primarily in wording and in the presence of the Dietz Standard" models - the latter lanterns were manufacturedĪfter the fire, and their tops reflect Steam Gaugeĭesigns. Is markedly different from the tops of the "#39 In order to get the businessīack up quickly, Dietz purchased all of Steam Gauge'sĪssets, including designs and tooling. Steam Gauge & Lantern Company in 1897 after a fireĭestroyed the Dietz factory. The effects of the Dietz Company's purchase of the The top and baseĪre also shown below the complete lantern.īoth of these "#39 Standard" models reflect The base canĪlso be removed and is secured with a steel retaining clip which With no railroad marking and a clear, unmarked globe. Top Row Right:Ī newer Dietz "#39 Standard" tall-globe bellbottom lantern The topĪnd base are shown below the complete lantern. Of the first of the "#39 Standard" variations. Standard" tall-globe bellbottom lantern with no railroad markingĪnd a red, unmarked globe. Succeeded by the "#39 standard" model in the very early Today's collector can find a number of different variations.vīellbottom lantern (and closeup of top) with no railroad markingĪnd a clear, unmarked globe. Of time, the design of the frame underwent substantial changes, so that Was succeeded by the "#39 Standard" which was in productionįrom around the turn of the 20th century to the 1940's. Introduced in 1887 according to Barrett and Its successor, the "#39 Standard", appeared to be the DietzĬompany's line of brakemen's lanterns with a bellbottom-base. ExamplesĪnd discussion of these models are presented below. Some of the major models that collectors are likely to encounter. List of Dietz tall-globe railroad lantern production, but they do represent These models are by no means a comprehensive The company also made a short, squat model called the "X.L.C.R." which Of steel plate, and the "#6", a lantern that took a special The "#39 Steel Clad", distinguished by flat verticals made Standard", distinguished by a bellbottom base, the "#39 Vulcan",ĭistinguished by round wires for the verticals, Lantern but was subsequently modified to take the smaller, 4 1/4" globe.Īmong the tall-globe lantern styles produced by Dietz were the "#39" and "#39 In fact, the "Vesta" actually began production as a tall-globe The company is probably best known among collectorsįor its popular line of "Vesta" lanterns,īut it produced a number of distinct tall-globe lantern styles as well. The intervening years, Dietz made all manner of lanterns, including manyįor railroad use. The Civil War and finally going out of business only a decade ago. Dietz Company had a long history, commencing operations before
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