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Discussion of steam locomotives from all manufacturers and railroads

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Johnson wheel?
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types of coal
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Norris Valve Gear
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WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS (Joe Cocker)
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SCOA-P Locomotive Drive wheels
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N&W 611 (and other big 4-8-4)
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Thoughts on the PRR Q-2
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Pennsy 4-8-4
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Small Baldwin Locomotive smokebox handles?
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Heating Oil Tenders in Cold Weather
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Driver counterweights
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how is HP determined
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Eastern European Steam Loco Photos
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Steam locomotive licensing and certification
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CAMELBACK STEAM LOCOMOTIVES
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Cab Forward Steam Locomotives
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Who was the last qualified steam engineer?
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Seeking info: #2214 and #2215 in GA
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C & O 1309
by tj48  - 
2 Replies 
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New York Central Lines 2941
by bengt  - 
0 Replies 
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Trying to identify a steam locomotive photographed c. 1950
by Michael Barera  - 
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steam rotary snow plow on the Bernina line
by philipmartin  - 
1 Replies 
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Sharing locomotives
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GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS: CELEBRATING NORTH AMERICAS ST
by Jeff Smith  - 
1 Replies 
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PRR T1 Steam Loco Trust (Rebuild 5550)
by Fan Railer  - 
0 Replies 
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Dickson Locomotive Works info needed
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3 Replies 
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American Baldwins in Guatemala
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Documents to download?
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Welded stays
by Steffen  - 
0 Replies 
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cab signals in steam locomotives?
by MBTA3247  - 
20 Replies 
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Steam turrets and dynamos
by #7470  - 
23 Replies 
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B&O mountain class
by irishtruckmen  - 
2 Replies 
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Booster engines
by Triplex  - 
13 Replies 
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Maine Central 470
by RGlueck  - 
0 Replies 
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when anthracite roads leased out power...
by Cowford  - 
10 Replies 
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90mph steam run in UK
by Chafford1  - 
5 Replies 
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Geared steam on the Pennsy?
by jgallaway81  - 
0 Replies 
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Steam Mastrou will be back in 2013
by lalogne  - 
1 Replies 
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 by lalogne
 
Steam Boiler pressure relief valve
by BobLI  - 
9 Replies 
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String on NYC forum
by Allen Hazen  - 
2 Replies 
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Eccentic Question - Mikes vs. Mountains
by Cactus Jack  - 
7 Replies 
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