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Cabin Creek Coal Tipple HO Scale Kit #105

Background courtesy of Thurmond, WV

The powerhouse used steam to generate the electrical power needed to run the conveyor system in the tipple. Later, when cheap electrical service came to the area, many of the powerhouses were converted to other uses. Rail service delivered various parts and all the lubricating oils needed to keep things in working order.

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