WesternLancer
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Hi - passed the Carnforth coaling stage the other day. Was trying to explain to my travelling companion what it actually was, why it was significant structure and how they worked.
Found I could not describe it very well to someone with only a very rough knowledge of steam age!
Anyone know of any vintage you tube type film clips of a large coaling stage like that in action back in the day, showing the process?
This LMS film shows part of it - but don't think it shows how wagons would be raised to the top to fill up hoppers etc see (2mins 50sec)
Found I could not describe it very well to someone with only a very rough knowledge of steam age!
Anyone know of any vintage you tube type film clips of a large coaling stage like that in action back in the day, showing the process?
This LMS film shows part of it - but don't think it shows how wagons would be raised to the top to fill up hoppers etc see (2mins 50sec)