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HNWR134

FILES

HNWR134.jpg

Dublin Core

Title

HNWR134

Description

The Dynamometer was pulled by locomotives to determine their actual horsepower and potential speeds. Such calculations were extremely important for effeciently moving freight over different grades and distances. The ability of the locomotive to do so with speed and climbing power contributed significantly to N&W's bottom line.

Creator

unknown

Source

Images of Rail: Norfolk and Western Railway by Nelson Harris

Date

unknown

Contributor

Nelson Harris; Virginia Museum of Transportation

Rights

Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Format

Digital tiff

Type

Still Image

Identifier

HNWR134

Citation

unknown, “HNWR134,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed March 28, 2024, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/HNWR134.