The turntable was installed in 1911 during the construction of the New Jersey Cut Off. It was a 70 foot turntable. Why was it put there? Not trying to be a smart you-know-what, but to turn locomotives. You can see a partial shot of the turntable at the following link: http://www.roaringrockrest.com/DickHarpster/images/29%20-%20A%20steam%20engine%20on%20a%20turntable%20in%20Slateford,%20PA..jpg What out for the URL wrapping. Regards, Will Shultz (c) 2006 OhThomas_@_aol.com wrote: > Does anyone know the approximate dates that there was a turntable at > Slateford? Any details like why they put it there, how big was it, etc.? Anyone have > any pictures? Thanks! > > The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org ------------------------------
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