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NKP 765 Autumn excursion Cadillac 10-16-10

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Coal fired steam locomotive Nickel Plate Road 765 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works in September 1944 and is a Berkshire Type (2-8-4) wheel arrangement, once rather common on many Midwestern US railroads. Combined weight of engine and tender 802,500 lbs (364,008 kg). Driver diameter 69 inches or 1752.6 MM. Fuji 35MM slide.

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david cavaliere, on September 3, 2011, said:

nice shot!

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Charlie Whipp, on September 3, 2011, said:

Thank you for your nice comment David! Best wishes, Charlie

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elelwal, on February 23, 2012, said:

Before diesels, this is why you shouldn't live "on the wrong side of the tracks" ... downwind from all that windblown grit & locomotive coal smoke.

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stett3, on February 26, 2012, said:

Great shot Charlie, it's obvious this engine is well cared for. Greetings from California, Michael

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Charlie Whipp, on February 26, 2012, said:

Micheal, yes the 765 is very well cared for and makes an annual appearance in Michigan from its home in Fort Wayne, Indiana for a Fall color romp through the North woods. A great way to spend a Fall day is to chase it up the old Ann Arbor railroad to Cadillac and back.

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Charlie Whipp, on April 5, 2012, said:

jdrpc: Yes, steam engines are fun and put on a show, plus they are very photogenic. I can't remember back far enough to remember them in regular service, only on excursions like the one pictured. Thanks for the comment! Best wishes, Charlie---Michigan

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▓ ☻ galloelprimo ☻ ▓, on April 27, 2012, said:

like 6Impresionante foto!!

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Charlie Whipp, on April 28, 2012, said:

Thank you for your kind comments galloelprimo! Best wishes, Charlie

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eva lewitus, on July 11, 2012, said:

Is this scanned from an Ektachrome 35 mm slide? I just noticed that you scanned it with Plustek OpticFilm 7200, Great job! It is a great foto! LIKE Greetings from Lima, Perú, Eva

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Charlie Whipp, on July 11, 2012, said:

Thank you eva lewitus for the nice comments. Yes, the photo is scanned from a Fuji Velvia 35mm slide. I still love slide film and will use it as long as it is available, hopefully for a long time :-) Best wishes, Charlie

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