Final Inspection Complete
by Anthony Hightower
Title
Final Inspection Complete
Artist
Anthony Hightower
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
I took this photo on 8/25/2023 at the historic Strasburg Railroad in Central Pennsylvania, following the 5 PM run to Paradise. The Engineer chats with a crew member just after No 475 was recoupled to car #68, “Hello Dolly”.
Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia in June of 1906 and run on the Norfolk & Western Railroad as a mixed use engine until 1962, No. 475 is Strasburg Rail Road’s oldest and second largest steam locomotive. No. 475’s unusual 4-8-0 wheel configuration makes her known as a “Mastodon” or “M-Class” locomotive. She is the only 4-8-0 class locomotive currently operating in North America! She is also one of the last surviving examples of a Norfolk & Western Railroad locomotive. No. 475 arrived in Strasburg in 1991 after the railroad purchased the locomotive for a mere $100,000. After an approximate $640,000 extensive overhaul and restoration, she pulled her first passenger train on Strasburg’s line in the fall of 1993. No. 475 was made famous for her role in the movie, Thomas and the Magic Railroad. No. 475’s size and ability to pull nearly any size train makes her a “go-to” locomotive for nearly any need Strasburg may have—passenger, freight, or otherwise. https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/our-locomotives/no-89/
No. 68: Ex Boston & Maine coach #856; 1st in service 1968; built for movie “Hello Dolly”; rebuilt 1995; B&M work service #3205
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September 3rd, 2023
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Comments (5)
Shelia Hunt
Anthony, the very color and clarity of all of your photos are outstanding! Your captures are some of the best I've seen. This is a stunning image!
Anthony Hightower replied:
Thank you Shelia! I appreciate your kind words and feedback. Your photo collections are captivating. With their vibrancy and excellent composition, it's a pleasure to view all of your new postings!
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