| Posted by Tom on August 15, 2013 | |
Another informative photo and write-up that many of us "rail-fan rookies" really appreciate. Thanks to Mr. Belmont, Southern Pacific and the Oregon Rail Heritage Center for preserving this rolling mechanical beauty.
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Another thing is the Boooster Engine under the Cab,not normally seen.The large black pipe under the engineer seat, sends steam to this device.Very handy, when starting a heavy train.
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A fascinating photo! How generous of #4449 to let us see her "naked" like this! I find the support structure of the skyline casing and the skirting most interesting. And the "booster engine" mentioned in OT Local's comments-- never seen that before!
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Your History lessons are always appreciated Mr. Belmont. I love reading the behind the scenes stories about the pictures you share, rather than sitting and wondering what stories and sights these wonderful locomotives have seen and heard, but can't share with us. As a young woman of 17, my first good job was with Pacific Telephone in Salinas, California, where 'The Daylight' and 'The Lark' came through. I answered the two-way radios those two trains were equipped with. They were used for calls from passengers on the trains to people on the ground in the towns they were travelling through. A few years ago, back in 1955.
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Thanks for sharing this unique glimpse of the Daylight without her tender and most of her skirting removed. While she's not looking too glamerous in this view, it's neat to see 'what's under the hood'! In addition to the booster, this view really shows off her 'all weather' cab too - something the Daylights were designed with.
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