Hetch Hetchy White Car-Railtown 1897, Jamestown, CA-Road Trip 2015
Jul 5, 2015 23:25:35 #
This car is made from a White car. It has a steering wheel that has been adapted to apply and release the brakes. It also carries a stretcher for emergencies.
It still runs and they use it occasionally.
6 images.
Pat
It still runs and they use it occasionally.
6 images.
Pat
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#4-The frame under the center of the car is for jacking up the car. The car rotates on this frame. So, they turn the car around to go in the other direction.
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#6-Tube is for dropping sand for traction.
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Jul 5, 2015 23:51:36 #
If a drunk saw that coming down the track he would sware off the sauce.
Jul 6, 2015 00:10:32 #
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Jul 7, 2015 07:50:45 #
Most unusual Pat.... I love the "reverse!" What a great set! Something totally different!
Jul 7, 2015 17:51:20 #
There are a number of narrow Gage cars in Colorado. They still run them for events.
They call them the galloping Goose.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galloping_Goose_%28railcar%29
They call them the galloping Goose.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galloping_Goose_%28railcar%29
Jul 7, 2015 21:56:49 #
Jul 9, 2015 08:06:25 #
Jay Pat wrote:
This car is made from a White car. It has a steering wheel that has been adapted to apply and release the brakes. It also carries a stretcher for emergencies.
It still runs and they use it occasionally.
6 images.
Pat
It still runs and they use it occasionally.
6 images.
Pat
Great set, Pat. I didn't know such a contraption existed!
Aug 13, 2015 06:12:08 #
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