Dots on Pere Marquette 10

From: Tom Hynes
Location: Grand ledge MI
email: hynestatcomcastdotnet
Remote Name: 71.206.99.150
Date: 12.29.07
Time: 11:12:51 PM

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As seen in Bob Vincent's news photo posted 12/29, the Pere Marquette 10 has white and yellow "dots" painted on the front of the columns that used to support the pilot house. Old photos show that these have been there for years. Anyone know their purpose?