Look at that proud K4, still going strong even when the end was near. Thank you for sharing this.
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If you look closely at the cab you will see the glow of the firebox.
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| Posted by on December 14, 2012 | |
Great shot. Thanks for posting.
I'm guessing that he's coupling to his train.
Look at the 15- and 16-car markers for spotting northbound arriving trains. It was that precision in train-handling that made PRR and other railroads have on-time performance. The passengers would be platformed in specific locations for boarding. The Engineer knew where to stop the train for each number of cars he had. The passengers detrain; the new passengers board, off they go. That's good railroading.
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