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Fire barrels, as they are called, were provided on timber bridges for fire supression purposes. Spacing of these barrels depended on the length of the bridge. Each RR had its own standards as well. UP standards for bridges 45' or less to have one at one end or both depending on access. 45 to 150' bridges called for barrels at both ends. Longer than 150', one at each end and for every additional 75' of bridge length. <br />They were maintained and filled on a regular basis. Each barrel had a galvanized or tin bucket. <br />Check out the article in 02-01 issue of Mainline Modeler for more info.
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