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In my opinion they were more for form than function. During this time frame the PRR was trying to give the impression of streamlining as a faster service and the drop coupler was used to smooth out the front end of the locomotive. As everyone found out maintenance had its way of taking the frills off (just one more thing to fix) and, while I am not sure of this I belive the couplers were lifted up and down by air assist and that took time. So why waste time and just leave it in the up position.
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