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Warren A. Bechtel Album of Hoover Dam: photographic print

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Date

1971-08-03

Description

p.17 #1142 Marion type of 125 electric dragline with 5 cu. yd. bucket loading into 30 cu. yd. side dump cars at gravel pit. Mikado type locomotives pull 10-car trains, 3 trains of this type in operation. May 3, 1932. p.17 #1198 As protection against high water, a "bridle" has been attached to upstream face of gravel pit bridge. A 3-in. cable is anchored to concrete dead-men and horizontal stays are attached to bents on bridge. May 15, 1932. p.17 #1144 Ten car train of gravel crossing 1100 ft. trestle bridge and bound for screening plant. Round trip take slightly over two hours. May 3, 1932 p.17 #1193 Locomotive equipment of Six Companies Inc. on yard at gravel plant. May 15, 1932.

Digital ID

pho027842-045

Physical Identifier

Album #2, page 17
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Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Libraries