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pennsy 7002 and 1223

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pennsy 7002 and 1223
Posted by bigboy4024 on Monday, February 22, 2010 7:48 PM

what caused the 7002 and the 1223 to go cold i just wached a 1980's vidio on tv with those two under steam Confused

have safe and happy steam season
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Posted by CAZEPHYR on Monday, February 22, 2010 10:43 PM

bigboy4024

what caused the 7002 and the 1223 to go cold i just wached a 1980's vidio on tv with those two under steam Confused

Like all steam locomotives, they needed back shop work to continue running and that is big money.   Steam really is expensive to overhaul and meet Federal mandates for boiler safety.   I watched the7002 and 1223 excursion on the RFD channel recently and it was a once in a lifetime experience for the two to hit the mainline without a diesel in sight.   

CZ

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