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For those of us who love old iron:
Worlds largest steam locomotive is touring the west. Being with friends by the tracks out in the boonies and have it go by is the plan. https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm
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Quite a sight. Well worth the time to see him. He is a LOUD sob.
I saw him in 2021 when he passed through Durant, OK. 
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Yes well worth the time.
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Saw him leave Truckee last weekend, timing was off as he went through Auburn.
Thing of beauty, gave me gooseflesh.
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Nice photo, Bill!
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My first recollection is a day in December
Black iron steam engine covered in ice Like some Precambrian monster Moaning and snorting Nothing was ever going to beat that beast In a fair fight - Cowboy Junkies, First Recollection (one of my all-time favorite songs)
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I'm still disappointed that they cancelled the whole Pacific Northwest leg. I was really looking forward to following it up the Columbia river.
Great pictures, though!
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 Got this photo of it between Oroville and Marysville.
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^^^Wow.
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Just for fun.
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On Jay Leno's Garage. No, he does not have any trains yet, but this hour long video is cool!
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If you have a local steam power show, it's worth attending.
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He is in south Texas now and heading north.. Next whistle stop viewing is Friday Oct 4th at Navasota and Hempstead.
Houston on the 6th and 7th. Ft Worth 10th and 11th. https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm
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That train is incredible (Jay Leno vid). I didn't know a steam train could be that big.
What did it cost to restore that monster?
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It is not just big. It is loud when he howls...really LOUD!
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They started restoration in August 2016. May 1st 2019 was the first time it moved under it's own power in nearly 60 years.
Don't miss seeing this piece of history if he travels near you.
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Ran across this - I figured others may find it interesting:
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My 7.5” gauge 0-4-0 has something to aspire to😁
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My former car
Carrera
