Otto Gas Engine for the 1904 swing bridge at Drawbridge, California
From: "CHARLIE HOPKINS" TWINCOACH@AOL.COM
Looking for information on the where abouts of the very old OTTO GAS ENGINE that was stand by power for the 1904 swing bridge located at DRAWBRIDGE, CAL. on the ex. SPC, (ng) main line. This 1904 gas engine was still in place in the 1980's and was told it was going to be saved.
—CHARLIE HOPKINS
posted from CPRR Discussion Group at 10:02 PM
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From: "Randy Hees" hees@rcn.com
The Dumbarton Drawbridge engine (assuming that is the one you are interested in) is still in place. A private collector tried to acquire it from the San Mateo Transportation Authority some years ago. I intervened on behalf of CSRM who also expressed interest in the entire bridge house. It is being held for appropriate preservation.
—Randy Hees
The North Whistle of the old Dumbarton Bridge is about to come on the aution block.
Heads up, if you know of anyone interested.
Thanks
- JCL
The North Whistle of the old Dumbarton Bridge is about to come on the aution block.
Heads up, if you know of anyone interested.
Thanks
- JCL
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