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Discussion relating to the B&O up to it's 1972 merger into Chessie System. Visit the B&O Railroad Historical Society for more information. Also discussion of the C&O up to 1972. Visit the C&O Historical Society for more information. Also includes the WM up to 1972. Visit the WM Historical Society for more information.
 #1499187  by NellsChoo
 
HI folks... I am not into the C&O, but someone over at an N scale forum has a question so I am helping him out:

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I am hoping someone on here with more knowledge may be able to help me. I found this picture on the internet and I think this picture is taken of the ash pit. I can't figure out what the metal funnel was used for that is connected to the smoke stack. My best guess is that it helped catch hot embers during the ash dump procedure.

Thanks
Robert