This is a typical standpipe (also called water crane, water column, or water plug) used to fill steam locomotive tenders with water, which is supplied by pipe from a tank. A single tank might supply several standpipes. When not in use, they were swung away from the track. The bucket-like object between the end of the pipe and top of the tender is a funnel to direct the water into the tender tank opening.
Linn H. Westcott photo
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