Modern coal facility at Lamberts Point, Norfolk, Va completed by Norfolk and Western that is reported to load 2 ships simultaneously at rate of 16,000 tph; pier is 1600 ft long, 82 ft wide and supports 2 traveling self-propelled loading towers, each 181 ft high, with retractable booms which can reach out 120 ft.
Coal pier sets loading records
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 155 , n 12
1963
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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