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A guy in our area has been restoring this NY Central locomotive in his yard. It's been a several year project. He started with the tracks, went on to the trucks, and on up. He's done a really awesome job with the rebuild, and you don't often see this type of engine in our area. I pass it sometimes when we're out antiquing, and I thought you all might like to see them.
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Looks like he's getting ready to do another one !
Not sure how old, I'm gueesing late 40s to 50s. And he put both sets of tracks up at the same time. He hasn't really finished the NYC, the rear truck is still missing. But stil very cool!
Yes,Scandinavian... it's pretty cool!