Re: Beartrap Memories from Under.

Posted by Chris Walker on Mar 26, 2024; 9:42pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Beartrap-Memories-from-Under-tp19551p19558.html

Ken Martin wrote

The "steam funnel" in the last picture is for blowing down a steam engine. You move the engine so the blow down valve is facing the square hole. When you do the blow down the steam enters the hole and is diverted up and out the top.

Ken Martin

Thank You Ken, one use this (old)Diesel Driver would not have thought of !!!

So given that usage, I'm thinking this would be found alongside the servicing leads to the TT at the Roundhouse.  I can't make it out in the 1933 Aerials.

Edit: With some more thought and viewing the Gastank and Powerlines in the Rear.....
Denver Public Libray 1933 Kings Aerial Denver enlargement