Lap was once a water stop for steam locomotives that ran up the mountain. At one time there were three tracks here. The tracks were the double track mainline and a 45 car capacity siding. Lap wasn't too far from Cumberland so is was not used as often as most of the newer and bigger steam locomotives could hold enough water to make it to Deal. The water tower at Lap was mainly used for emergencies only.
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