Waycar #14584 coal skuttle and car jack stand

BNSF1881

The Museums at Lisle Station Park
Lisle, United States

Before automatic and electronic train systems, the train crew had to do all of the tasks by hand. This includes moving a car from one track to another using a long pole a car jack stand like this one.

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Title: Waycar #14584 coal skuttle and car jack stand
Creator: BNSF
Date Created: 1881
Location Created: Lisle, IL
Subject Keywords: CB&Q (Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy), railroad, technology, transportation
Type: Artifact

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