The tower is of such an unique, high-volume design that I wanted to save the photo.
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| Paul Garrow posted (source) A new and powerful J-1 d awaits the call for service in December, 1929 shortly after being constructed by AIco-Schenectady. Vance Roth Photo -NYCSHS Collection) — with Jimmie Wright and Mickey Wright.Dick Mackinnon When you look at the size of the coal pockets and then throw in the water tanks, etc. you can see how attractive dieselization was to the railroads and the avoidance of all the maintenance which came with steam. These engines also had to be pulled from service several times a year and were inspected and then rebuilt. A great but dirty, grimey technology with which many of your parents worked. My paper route on Eastern Avenue and Wendell encompassed the homes of many boiler makers from ALCO and who frequently were on strike. |
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