You got it correct. Three drop doors, chained to a ratcheting rod, all released at the same time. Four total per car. These were used for anything that they wanted to drop unload. At the Durango and Chama coal towers ( plus others ) they would unload coal into a pit, for the hoists to lift to the top to fill the bins. Also used for slag, gravel, coal, fill dirt, and etc.
Devon Sinsley said:
…Add this to the bucket for sure.
Devon, that “bucket” is getting pretty full, dontcha think?
Its more like a trash can. . .maybe even a small dumpster
Devon, if I were to actually write down my “Someday” project list, it would probably either scare me or depress me.
What I need to do (wink wink) is just finish all of the project I have in progress., That should keep me busy for years.
I tell my wife I would make a great opening pitcher, I just need a bull pen of closers.
??? Batter up !!!
John
Devon, I have the same affliction. I can start projects, and get them so far along, and then I loose the spark. I have solved all the assembly problems, and now its just doing the job. With the project that far along, the challenge is gone, and so is my spark to do the final steps.