Re: 483

BrianJ Wrote:
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> It is a great calendar as well as an interesting
> photo! Was there any ill effects to the locomotive
> to be that covered with snow? I am thinking of the
> weight of the snow, the cold snow on the hot
> boiler, the break of pipes and appliances and / or
> hazards to the crew?


Snow isn't much of a problem to the locomotive itself, extreme cold and ice are harder on an engine than just snow. Of course a large amount of snow on the pilot and running boards would cause visibility problems and a safety hazard. As to the right-of-way, we all know what heavy snow on the rails will do.