McCloud Steam Doubleheader

fitz Feb 21, 2001

  1. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    Martin E. Hansen sent me some photos from last weekend's steam doubleheader on the McCloud featuring 2-8-2 No. 18 which is freshly restored and steamed for the first time in years, and 2-6-2 No. 25. Martin reported that six inches of new snow fell the night before, making for some excellent photo conditions. All that said, I'll see if I can post them. Had a little trouble with the files.
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    Photo by Martin E. Hansen :D

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    fitz, Feb 21, 2001
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  2. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    OK, now that we have figured out how to post them, here is a great shot. Martin is one of the most active railfans in the northwest, and a great photographer.
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    Photo by Martin E. Hansen :cool:

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    fitz, Feb 21, 2001
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  3. Robin Matthysen

    Robin Matthysen Passed Away October 17, 2005 In Memoriam

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    Great pictures. The snow makes them stand out. Look at the smoke. Nothing like steam locos EH!
     
    Robin Matthysen, Feb 22, 2001
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  4. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    That last shot shows the essence of steam, and why a steam locomotive will always turn heads [​IMG]
     
    Alan, Feb 22, 2001
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  5. watash

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    That last shot was what railroading was all about! You can't get the full impact without the sounds though.
     
    watash, Mar 4, 2001
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  6. Benny

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    Now if only we could get that volume of smoke in 1:87.1 with out gasing everybody in the train room! :D

    Beautiful locomotives.
     
    Benny, Mar 4, 2001
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