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Re: Ice?
Author: Pdxrailtransit
Date: 05-11-2015 - 20:24

BN Oly Wrote:
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> I have a different question. In very cold
> climates, what metods did railroads employ to
> prevent the water in the towers from freezing? I
> would think sub zero temps and all the surface
> area of a tower could lead to quite a bit of ice
> buildup inside.


The Canadian Pacific was famous for its enclosed polygonal water towers which had stoves in them.

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  Question about water from water towers Don B 05-11-2015 - 18:28
  Feedwater Heaters Pdxrailtransit 05-11-2015 - 18:39
  Ice? BN Oly 05-11-2015 - 18:44
  Re: Ice? OT Local 05-11-2015 - 18:58
  Re: Ice? Speeder Kevin 05-12-2015 - 15:14
  Re: Ice? Pdxrailtransit 05-11-2015 - 20:24
  Re: Question about water from water towers SP5103 05-12-2015 - 22:35
  Re: Question about water from water towers David Dewey 05-13-2015 - 16:18


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