And more...

Now backing out of the roundhouse you may notice how the radius rod is in the forward position. I'm assuming that means #26 has reverse Walschaerts valve gear? Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. I have to admit she's handsome in her original olive green paint scheme...



Time for a spin...





"Blowdown!": Since #26's blowdown valve shoots out from the fireman's side, the locomotive is pulled up to the south end of the yard well away from pedestrians visiting. To the left of the locomotive is the old Lackawanna sandtower. To the right is the former coal dock now a pedestrian walkway that could once simultaneously coal up multiple locomotives at a time...could you imagine that sight?





Mike Wilson
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