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Brownhoist locomotive crane at work

All photographs by Wayne Brittain.

10212 Brownhoist locomotive crane with ditcher train waiting in the clear for VIP Board of Director's Special Train.
Fall 1963.

10215 Brownhoist crane working on north end Montreal Bridge changing ties in September 1963. Total 1000 ties changed in 28 days without train delays. Ecah one is 8"x14"x16' B.C. Fir. Ties later topped with dolomite chips and will last 30 years.

10215 changing ties on Montreal River bridge MIle 92. September 1963.

 



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