Gon loads of coal

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On 9/22/2010 11:37 AM, NW Mailing List wrote:

> N&W Veterans,

>

> How were gondola loads of coal unloaded prior to Rotary Dumpers? and 

> related thereto, roughly when were those dumpers in use?

>

> Thank you,

> Dave Willis

> (blt 1962, c/n 4)

>

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strong backs and D-handled shovels....in the early 20th century a 
laborer was expected to move the proverbial 16 tons in a 12 hour shift.

Jim McDaniel, Delmarva
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