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Larry

October 04, 2009 04:56PM

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1225 and 765 are both Lima Bershires. Here are their histories:

1225 was built in 1941 and 765 in 1944.

1225 History

765 History

1225 has been imortalized by the film 'The Polar Express' selected for the film since its number is the date of Christmas...all sounds in the film were recorded from her too.

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NNG 1225&765 Doubleheader Excursion	Larry	October 03, 2009 09:59PM
Re: NNG 1225&765 Doubleheader Excursion	michael	October 04, 2009 09:10AM
Re: NNG 1225&765 Doubleheader Excursion	Larry	October 04, 2009 04:46PM
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Re: NNG 1225&765 Doubleheader Excursion	K-27 Afficianado	October 04, 2009 09:42AM
Re: NNG 1225&765 Doubleheader Excursion	Larry	October 04, 2009 04:56PM
Re: NNG 1225&765 Doubleheader Excursion	myork	October 05, 2009 12:36PM

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