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McGiffert Log Loader |
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One of the more unusual items on display at the Lake Superior RR Museum was this McGiffert self propelled log loader,. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 6:19:08 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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McGiffert Log Loader |
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The concept for the McGifferet log loader is simple - a crane that can load skeleton cars and then move on down the line of cars to fill another. Once these were fairly common in logging areas. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 6:19:15 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
McGiffert Log Loader |
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The size is impressive when you approach the McGiffert log loader. The cab part of the loader is a two story structure with the steam engine on the top level along with the crane controls. It can raise and lower its rail wheels when necessary for moving down the tracks. The log cars then move under it for loading. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 6:19:35 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
McGiffert Log Loader |
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The loader is similar to the modern container car crane used to load and unload containers from railroad flatcars. The exception is this was built around 1900 and used steam as its power source. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 6:19:46 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Title: |
McGiffert Log Loader |
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The wheel sets are down right now as if the loader would be moving down the line but it could be raised with the outside "legs" resting on the outside of the track. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 6:19:53 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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NP Skeleton Car #100 - Northern Pacific |
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Most common log car when the McGiffert log loader would have been in service would be the skeleton log car like this Northern Pacific one. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 6:20:06 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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NP Skeleton Car #100 - Northern Pacific |
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This is a bare bones, no platform or bed but just the wheel sets and a center spine or "sill" with arms to hold the logs. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 6:20:17 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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NP Skeleton Car #100 - Northern Pacific |
| Description: |
Nice information sign was posted next to the skeleton car. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 6:20:20 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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