"Power To Burn," Page 91, 1976         
Here is page 91 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Revised Caption: "An Altoona Machine Shops 1869-era locomotive, [PRR No. 45, 2-6-0,] had inclined cylinders and a forced draft pipe on its stack."
Date: 8/29/1976 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 177 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 45(2-6-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Power To Burn," Page 91, 1976
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Shafer ~> "Power To Burn" ~ 1976
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Maurice Hooks General This engine is actually a 2-6-0 or (2-2)-4-0. The front bogie (pilot & 1st driver) is on a lateral movement Flexible Frame. Note horizontal hinging on connecting rod between driver 1 & 2. 5/21/2019 1:09:22 PM
warren evans General Tom I Didn't Know that the PRR. had any of these Climax steamers they regularly found on Logging railroads Great Shot! The correct wheel arrangement is 2-6-0. Climax! being having the cylinders up at 45 degrees 7/9/2023 11:53:07 AM

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