NYC 1908 Beech Grove Shops

rhensley_anderson Mar 31, 2018

  1. rhensley_anderson

    rhensley_anderson TrainBoard Supporter

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    Beech Grove Big Four Engine repair shops.
    (I hope I didn't post this before.)

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    rhensley_anderson, Mar 31, 2018
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  2. Rocket Jones

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    I love these historical shots. Thanks so much for sharing them! Makes me wonder, imagine taking a similar shot in 2008, and to see what the differences would be in another 100 years.
     
    Rocket Jones, Mar 31, 2018
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  3. Charlie

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    It seems like a dichotomy, relatively small,simple steam locomotives with what was, at that time, state of the art safety equipment ie. the large headlight. yet a huge, well equipped shop facility quite capable of handling those engines and more.

    Charle
     
    Charlie, Mar 31, 2018
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  4. Kurt Moose

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    Wow, that's cool!!(y)
     
    Kurt Moose, Mar 31, 2018
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  5. fitz

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    Great photo, Roger. Beech Grove shops have lasted a long time. As far as I know, Amtrak is still using the facilities.
     
    fitz, Mar 31, 2018
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  6. Doug Gosha

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    I have seen that picture before but it is always worth seeing again. As Charlie said, state-of-the-art railroad equipment, for the time. "BROOKS" on the steam chest.

    Doug
     
    Doug Gosha, Apr 1, 2018
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