Description Marion Steam Shovel (Le Roy, New York)
shovel treads visible
both of other engines have 8-inch (203 mm) bore. swing engine, attached chain around swing circle, moves boom side side. other engine, boom or crowd engine, raises , lowers dipper. due exposure weather, no longer in working condition. other two, wholly inside main section, more protected elements , operated compressed air.
on east end outrigger. consists of 2 joined arms connected gears , chains appropriate engines. @ end bucket, capacity of 2 ⁄2 cubic yards (1.9 m). beneath small pile of rocks.
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