I believe the gentleman on the right (fireman's) side of the pilot is Bill Decker, the left might be Jeff Pontius. At least one of the 1988 engine crew is on the project currently, but he's not in this photo as far as I can tell.
These short trips came after the York trips August 26-28 that year, where she derailed, dislodged a grease cake under the #3 axle, and ran a hot journal into Lewistown. Someone put the fire out with cold water and...you probably know the rest. These shuttle trips to Duncansville were among her last.
For now.
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Thanks. I still have my 1361 hat that I bought from Rick Geist shortly after I shot this photo. Seems like yesterday.
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