By opening / closing several valves while sitting at the summit station the locomotive is essentially converted into a large air compressor for the "down" trip. Steam pressure is kept up for a possible shove into a passing siding. |
Date:
7/2/2000 |
Location:
Mt. Washington, NH |
Views:
202 |
Collection Of:
Bob Krug |
Locomotives: |
Author: Bob Krug
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Picture Categories: Steam |
This picture is part of album: Mount Washington Cog Railway |