Locomotive Sand

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Thu Mar 23 07:40:55 EST 2006


Aubrey

I also remember seeing sand handled in open gondolas, I am not certain
of its purpose, but I do remember seeing them, and specifically
thinking that.

Ken Miller
On Mar 22, 2006, at 9:09 PM, nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org wrote:


>

> Jim et al,

>  

> I can't remember the source or even if it is reliable, so take this as

> a grain of salt until verified.  I recall someone telling me many

> years ago that N&W hauled company sand in open gons! If no one comes

> forward to support or deny this matter, I will start my own search.  I

> have a friend who worked on the Shenandoah Division in your time frame

> and I will ask him.

>  

> Aubrey Wiley




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