Fascinating photo - thanks for sharing! I thought you were going to say you forgot you took this image! A Pennsylvania 4-8-4, this will get most fans onto Google!
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This is a rare picture! No belpaire firebox, no bulky pilot, no head light on top of the smoke box, and it's a 4-8-4 (non standard wheel configuration for the P.R.R.). Clearly Pennsy didn't make this one!
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These guys are for real! Nice shot.
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Outstanding shot, Regards Lee Baxter
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Upon further inspection, seems you may have yourself a photo of a PRR 2-10-2.
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I can just imagine the little guy on the right with the vest on saying after the photo shoot *alright boys back to work*
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I must agree with Mitch, a USRA N class 2-10-2. This photo appears to be from the 1920 or maybe early 30s as PRR eliminated the "lines" from the railroads name on the tender in the early 30s if I remember right. Great photo nonetheless.
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This is a great inclusion to the site! I wish there were more like it.
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You guys are right, I'm sorry it is a 2-10-2 I am still learning, I had to go on Wikipedia and Trainorders to find out I seen Mitch's post on TO, but I agree now. Mike
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I just found this shot while looking through Mitch's favorite photos. I don't know how I could have missed it when it was uploaded; must've been away. I agree 1000% about the human element and how important it is to capture it even today. At every event I go to, I try my best to get the crew to pose with the locomotive for future generations to see the men and women who kept railroading going into the 21st century. Thanks for sharing!
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