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Brian Norden

November 14, 2018 11:22PM

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philip.marshall Wrote:
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> I'm fascinated by the little turntable in the
> builder's photo (and the rare early view of the
> H.K. Porter works). Did Porter use it to
> facilitate loading NG engines on SG cars?

Phillip,
Yes it is fascinating. Your guess of its use is as good mine.

I found the photo in a photo album in the collection of CSRM. The album apparently was ceated by Frederic Shaw and was later in the collection of Paul Darrell before being obtained by CSRM.

Brian

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