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The sound of history: Berkeley Springs Depot receives a heavy donation – a locomotive bell

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by Trish Rudder

A steam locomotive bell weighing between 220-300 pounds was recently donated from Berkeley Springs resident Larry Bowers to the Depot.

Mr. Bowers said on Monday that the bell was on the train that was retired years ago at the same time the engineer retired.

A donated steam locomotive bell is displayed inside the Berkeley Springs Depot.
photo by Susan Webster

“He took the bell and after he passed, his widow gave it…

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