June 6, 2015; Manassas, Virginia. I had plenty of opportunity to study this famous locomotive and make visual studies of it.

I have an ulterior motive (not that I need one). I’ve been finishing up a book project tentatively titled ‘How a Steam Locomotive Works’ and I needed detailed views of various components.

What better engine to visually dissect than a freshly restored streamlined 4-8-4!

Yet, my mission was to make more than just close ups and I also photographed the train at speed working the line to Front Royal. More photos soon!

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