Ash Hoists

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In this photo there is what looks like a door that is raised; it is leaning against the support structure of the hoist and, I believe, cannot go any further in that direction.

Did this somehow fold down over the track to cover the pit opening?

Also, could the engine crew empty the ashpan of a locomotive without dumping the fire completely?

Jim Brewer
Glenwood MD

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  Here's Jim Brewer's find, VTU image "nw147," after a trip through Mr Adobe's car wash.

  If VTU gave us images of a bit higher resolution, we could read the number on the front of that K on the right.

  -- abram burnett 


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