Re: Oregon Lumber Co. Log Train

heatermason Wrote:
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> Benson Logging and Lumbering was famous for its use of
> disconnect trucks and very long longs; 160' and
> more for sailing ship spars and such.

Benson Logging Co disconnects with varying log lengths and diameters:


Photo credit and larger image here: [www.vannattabros.com]

Some Benson Logging Co long logs were used to construct huge ocean going 'log rafts' that were towed from Portland Oregon area to San Diego CA area and then milled into lumber:


Photo credit and more info/photos: [en.wikipedia.org]

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- Graham



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/02/2021 05:53AM by Rader Sidetrack.