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Monday, June 11. 2012CGW X 38 Update - June10, 2012RUSSELL PLOW HISTORY We are indebted to Mr. Gene Green who has shared these photos with us. They are of Pennsylvania Railroad Russell plows, builders photos. They have already proved valuable in determining the various arrangements offered and have helped determine how our plow was used. Enjoy the great detail in these shots.  Rear Wall In this view we see the rear wall of a plow, some details remain unfinished. This probably pre-dates the manufacture of our plow which has a cast end sill. This one has a fabricated or built up end sill.  Interior, Facing Forward A great shot of the interior looking forward to the elevated cab/cupola.  Interior, Facing Rear This view is of the interior facing to the rear. It shows a small gasoline powered generator which was used to power the headlight, interior lights, etc. There is also a schematic mounted on the rear wall to the right of the window. I wish I could extract and print that one.  Cab Interior A cab interior as built. Ours does not have the two fans to act as defrosters but instead a homemade arrangement to blow air on the interior of the front facing windows. The arrangement of the control valves in this image is very close to what was used on the CGW X 38.  Cab Interior Another view of the interior, for a different plow. Over time railroads modified and added things important to them. Ours is much more crowded.  Front Truck The front truck of a Russell Plow was of a unique design to fit below the front wedge, and inside the side shrouds. I do not see any provision for a brake beam and brakes in this set.One of a kind! Members have done a lot of work unearthing such historic data, thanks Lucien! The value of such historic images is PRICELESS. Work on our CGW X 38 continues, and of course a commercial here for donations to fund R X 38. Your help is needed and appreciated.
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