Clearing the air 2: The GreatRails North American Railroad Photo Archive

The GreatRails North American Railroad Photo Archive

Clearing the air 2

The ventilator fans at the top of Hoosac Tunnel center shaft in action.

Photographed by Ken Patton, October, 1973.
Added to the photo archive by Ken Patton, June 3, 2023.
Railroad: Boston & Maine.

Ken Patton's awards:

Sharing this photo?

Use this "permalink" to avoid broken links:

http://photos.greatrails.net/s/?p=275400

Visitor Comments about this Photo:

I wonder how they did this when the tunnel was new? Likely steam powered fans with a full-time engine tender.

Posted by Henry Brown on 2023-06-04 08:15:05

You must be logged on to post comments.

7,763 More Boston & Maine Photos

1,026 More Photos from Ken Patton

1,108 More Photos from 1973