Duane T/A arriving at Midland with 0 loads and 128 emptys destined to Harrisburg Sahara mines on the Cairo Line. The L-3 was built in 1942, and here is at the 'ending-edge' of steam on the New York Central. - LAB Lawrence Baggerly Collection.
Very Pretty. Does the six axle tender indicate that it's a long way between the mines and wherever the loads are dropped off? It may be my lack of experience with the B4, but that tender seemed out of place when I first saw the photo, at least to this Harlem/Hudson person.
What purpose, did those shields serve anyway? Looks like just an obstruction for the crew to me.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
Another great photo, Roger. Hank, the L-3 and L-4 Mohawks had big tenders and could scoop water from the trackpans at 80 mph. Probably not on the Big Four, though. Yes, smoke lifters.
So it's kinda' a little off topic but do you have pictures or even video of the track pans in use? Wasn't there a heck of a splash?
I'll try to find a YouTube video of an NYC track pan pickup I posted a few years ago. In the meantime, try searching the NYC forum using "track pan".
I recall someone describing the winter operations of track pans. But cannot find it right now. It was in a topic here...
The pans were heated by steam generated in the pump house that treated the water and filled the pans. That's a nice photo, Roger, especially of the Niagara.
Thanks so much for your posts Roger. I always love to see your fine pictures and the details you add.
Thank you, that's what I imagined I would see, keep the windows closed, stay inside the car. Wonder if that accelerated A/C? Great photos, thanks again.
