while the center of the larry track was an additional 7’3” from
the center of the fill hole. Three cross ties were equally spaced
between the columns.
These measurements are taken from Historical American
engineering Record (HAER)
, drawing for the beehive coke ovens at
Connellsville, PA and there is a disclaimer stating “topography
and operating costs determined the configuration of beehive
coke works. Coke ovens were always built in rows, and a single
row built into the hillside was called a ‘bank’.” This is a factor to
be considered when building your models.
Modeling larry cars
Thomas Maule, a narrow gauge friend of mine, is modeling the
Mann’s Creek Railway and built larry cars for his coke ovens
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11: The bodies of two small larry cars under construction
by Tom Maule. Tom Maule photo.
