Lambton roundhouse

Metal sign hanging on smokebox handrail BOILER EMPTY means no water in it.
Engine was in the shop for a washout. Note the portable high pressure water pump at right.
D10 891 was equipped with combination pilot with footboards and high mounted headlight for local service.
August 17, 1957 Toronto Public Library/James V. Salmon Collection

G5 1260 jacked up with all drivers removed for serious work. May 27, 1956
Toronto Public Library/James V. Salmon Collection

5142 is getting some work on its cylinder. Note rod off sitting at left. Cylinder cover on shop floor.
Note the large hardwood block sitting on the shop floor. Different sizes of these were common for heavy work.
August 31, 1957 Toronto Public Library/James V. Salmon Collection

Looks like a 2300 behind a yard engine with its tubes out and stack removed and chalk marked F (front).
Note the fitter's cart. August 17, 1957 Toronto Public Library/James V. Salmon Collection

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