Friday, September 19, 2014

Friday Night Steam

Ever see a 'cab forward' steam engine?










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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cab_forward







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4 comments:

  1. Gorges SmytheSeptember 19, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    Not the best place to be in a train wreck!

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    1. ChickenmomSeptember 20, 2014 at 7:54 AM

      It sure wouldn't be! At least they could get a better view of the tracks!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Good videos. I did not know about cab forward steam locomotives. Somehow they just don't seen "right".
    Terry
    Fla.

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    1. ChickenmomSeptember 20, 2014 at 8:12 PM

      I know - kinda looks like the front of a trolley car! Thought it would be interesting to see.

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