Nice photo of the 1911 Reading Shops built 4-6-0C ten wheeler camelback, class L-8se. Notable on this unusual locomotive is the mammoth Wooten firebox which allowed the Reading to burn less efficient coal than traditionally shaped fireboxes, hence making these camelbacks a financial success at the sacrifice of human safety and comfort. The entire class remained in service until after WW II. No exact date or photographer listed for the photo. |
Date:
6/1/1936 |
Location:
Allentown, PA Map ![Show Allentown on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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Gary Everhart |
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![RDG 4-6-0C #653 - Reading Co](http://s3.amazonaws.com/rrpa_photos/94522/RDG%204_6_0C%20653%20frbw.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam |
This picture is part of album: RDG CAMELBACK STEAM ALBUM |