New 60 KW generator
Philip K Swartz - 1960-61 - South Pole Station - Antarcticans Database Project more

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Sent to use with a full fuel tank and coolant system. Had to be brought into the station on rollers, turned 90 degrees, and jacked up over an 18 inch step to get into place. Placed in a new generator shack (a bit removed from the older one to isolate our sources after the roof cave in took out our power. The new toilet facility was on the far side so that heat from this generator could heat that area; all the comforts of home.

Pictures from Philip K Swartz, overwinter, South Pole, 60-61