Rich_S
Joined: 23 Aug 2011 Posts: 253 Location: Baden, PA
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 10: 14 am Post subject: Re: Mingo Creek Trestle |
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"rchgck" said:
Nice shot of Mingo Trestle.
Can anyone explain the barrels on the access points along the bridge?
Always wondered what purpose they served.
Rich |
One word Rich, Fire. Back in the days of steam locomotives, hot ashes and clinkers could fall onto the bridge ties starting a fire. Part of the job of the crew in the caboose was to look for fires started by the passing train. _________________ Regards,
Rich S. |
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