Hard Working Mules
Nov 16, 2019 21:39:57 #
Small diesel locomotives that ferry ships through the Panama canal. Two at front of ship, two at back of the ship. They don't pull the ship along, but keep it centered through the locks. Ships use their own power. Amazing to see them climb hills, using the cogs in the center of the tracks.
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Nov 17, 2019 10:28:01 #
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Loc: Buena Park, CA
BigQ wrote:
Small diesel locomotives that ferry ships through the Panama canal. Two at front of ship, two at back of the ship. They don't pull the ship along, but keep it centered through the locks. Ships use their own power. Amazing to see them climb hills, using the cogs in the center of the tracks.
Here are a few photographs I made in the Panama Canal in 2015 (old locks) showing the donkeys and turntables.
Donkey at the Gutan Locks
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Turntable and Donkey Shed at Miraflores Locks
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Miraflores Locks Turntable
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Pedro Miguel Locks Turntable
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Nov 17, 2019 11:19:13 #
BigQ wrote:
Small diesel locomotives that ferry ships through the Panama canal. Two at front of ship, two at back of the ship. They don't pull the ship along, but keep it centered through the locks. Ships use their own power. Amazing to see them climb hills, using the cogs in the center of the tracks.
Great story.
I learned a lot thanks to your pics and explanation!
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu
Nov 17, 2019 11:41:04 #
Thanks for the answer. Remarkable that "we" have not been able to improve that system. Enjoyed viewing.
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Nov 30, 2019 20:00:54 #
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