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The Locomotive in the Pit

A small train and four carts are seen along a track inside a quarry pit. In the background are several industrial structures.

Date unknown

Source: Beachville District Museum collection – 1996.23.01

This locomotive was used in the quarry pits of Beachville White Lime and North American Cyanamid for about 30 years between 1927 and 1957. It brought limestone from the blasting sites to the tramway that led to the crusher.