Strasburg Rail Road's #475 gets ready for a busy day. It takes a few hours to ready the locomotive. I hope the duration will be appreciated even though I condensed this time to under 15 minutes. I also show some other activity as the day begins. I was told 475 was originally equipped with a Stephenson Valve Gear and was converted to Baker Valve Gear sometime in history. Engine 475 appeared in the movie "Thomas and the Magic Rail Road".
Strasburg Rail Road, www.strasburgrailroad.com/index.php, is the oldest continuously operating short line in the country. It was chartered in 1832. They may be the only RR in the country still pulling revenue freight with steam. I was fortunate to have grown up near by. The Strasburg RR is one of the most capable shops in the country for steam locomotives. Locomotives from across the USA come here to be serviced. They offer a Shop Tour. #90, Strasburg RR's largest steam locomotive was being serviced at the time of my visit. They have five operating steam locomotives.
13 авг 2013
