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Rick Steele

September 10, 2018 01:06PM

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This was done on a lot of Harriman lines locomotives. The reason? Simple, it allowed the water to drain when you cleaned the floor with a steam hose. Steel lasts a lot longer when it doesn't rust.

844's was very pronounced. It was leveled out a bit, but still leans to the back.

Rick

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