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 Post subject: How the grease was made
PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:57 pm 

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Earlier threads here have discussed locomotive grease, how it was "brewed" to custom formulas, and how it is often a lost art. This photo series from The Guardian offers a view into these grease makers.

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2022/aug/16/give-grease-a-chance-inside-an-oily-pittsburgh-factory-in-pictures-gordon-parks

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 Post subject: Re: How the grease was made
PostPosted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:04 am 

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Interesting, thanks for posting. Ned


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 Post subject: Re: How the grease was made
PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:19 pm 

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Those are really some superb photographs. Well worth a look, and thanks for posting the link Dr Harrod.

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