So impressive in every way from the design of the steam engine, to Mr. Perry's photography to the scan of the image. Thank you for sharing another gem!
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WOW!
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Yet another first for RailPictures! Mr. Perry's collection never ceases to amaze! The 49ers were quite attractive looking steam engines. Too bad they never became as memorable as other streamliners.
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With age comes beauty, at least with most locomotives, but with this one, not so much.
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Thanks for sharing this neat historical photo. Nice angle and elevated view.
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Steampunk at its finest! Superb photo.
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If this was not a publicity shot it’s amazing for another reason. All the passenger cars match. Check out the old photos. Railroads seemed to keep a reserve of ratty old baggage cars to add to every consist the day of the first regular operation. Amtrak does a pretty good job of maintaining the tradition. Pear-sides, straight sides, round sides. Please pick a profile and stick to it/
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Striking!
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I'll second Joseph's comment above. Love, love, love this shot - I want to make it a favorite twice. Thanks for sharing this one! Now to try to talk myself out of an HO scale brass version, wish me luck!
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