Brakeman Hal
Well-Known Member
I like the appearance of the locomotives just as they rolled out of the erecting shops at Baldwin, Lima, and Alco.
Brand New and Shiny!
I grew up during the glory days of the steam era: 1940's -1950's. Spent many days with my Dad, a PRR Fireman, in the cab of an 0-6-0 switcher.
As a 6-to-8-year-old boy, I learned the function of every lever, gauge, and valve in the locomotive. Dad fired a 2-8-2 Mikado on the mainline runs during WW2.
Brakeman Hal, age 83
Brand New and Shiny!
I grew up during the glory days of the steam era: 1940's -1950's. Spent many days with my Dad, a PRR Fireman, in the cab of an 0-6-0 switcher.
As a 6-to-8-year-old boy, I learned the function of every lever, gauge, and valve in the locomotive. Dad fired a 2-8-2 Mikado on the mainline runs during WW2.
Brakeman Hal, age 83
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