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Russo Loco

May 31, 2023 10:35AM

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Russ489 Wrote:
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> Well, Russo, if you don't get picky about what
> they burn to make steam it's happening today.

As a one-time* fireman on an oil burner, Russ -

I’m not at all concerned about what they’re burning, although I do prefer the sweet tang of coal smoke to the heavier smell of oil.

- Roosso

* And I do mean ONE time firing oil — a few hours in the wee hours of 02/18/76.. Several times chuckin’ wood into a firebox, though.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/31/2023 10:46AM by Russo Loco.

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Re: Two Alcos are Better Than One	AZ Railfan	May 30, 2023 11:17PM
Re: Two Alco STEAMERS are Better Than One . . .	Russo Loco	May 31, 2023 09:52AM
Re: Two Alco STEAMERS are Better Than One . . .	Russ489	May 31, 2023 10:18AM
Re: Two Alco STEAMERS are Better Than One . . .	Russo Loco	May 31, 2023 10:35AM
Re: Two Alcos are Better Than One, plus an Alco and a Baldwin	laxriter	May 31, 2023 12:13PM

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