Re: Albuquerque turntable brought back to life- ATSF converted it to hydraulic....
Author: BOB2
Date: 02-14-2023 - 19:50
BOB2 Wrote:
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> BOB2 Wrote:
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> > Hydraulic, surprise... And small wheel...
> > Slow...
> >
> > Thought they were power cables, but no...
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> > This is a better view on a short clip...
> > A closer look at the drive mechanism
> >
> > How many operating turntables are still left in
> > actual operation anywhere, other than Redondo?
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> Someone got back to me with the full story. This
> was once electric, run by power ATSF power plant.
> And ATSf actually coverted to this "slow" small
> geared hydraulic operation, when they tore down
> the shops and power plant.
Sorry for the triple post, I got blasted on coke while with my friend Mr gagger.