In an era before roller bearing axles, oiling the boxes of solid journal bearing axles was required between trips. With oil can in one hand and a lid lifting tool in another this car inspector adds oil to a caboose journal box at North Point, MD. In true railroad tradition, this car inspector has his pant cuffs secured with ankle straps. Best guess date 1975. |
Date:
6/1/1975 |
Location:
North Point, MD |
Views:
614 |
Collection Of:
George Pitz |
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Author: George L. Pitz
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Picture Categories: Action |
This picture is part of album: B&W collection of GLP |