Water stop

Typical woden water tank along the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in May 30, 2024.
The Gila Bend Steam Locomotive Water Stop was built in 1900 and is located in Gila Bend, Arizona
Remnants of Turkish railway station in Nitzana, Israel. Left: Water stop. Right: Wall of the Stationmaster's office.

A water stop or water station on a railroad is a place where steam trains stop to replenish water. The stopping of the train itself is also referred to as a "water stop". The term originates from the times of steam engines when large amounts of water were essential. Also known as wood and water stops or coal and water stops, since it was reasonable to replenish engines with fuel as well when adding water to the tender.


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