Gon loads of coal

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Wed Sep 22 14:23:48 EDT 2010


NW Mailing List wrote:


> 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.

>


And through the drop doors in the floor.

Take care
Bill


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