C&O Steam
Ford Museum
The centerpiece of the railroad collection at the Henry Ford Museum is this massive C&O 2-6-6-4 2-6-6-6 coal hauler. This engine is massive, filling almost the entire length of the building. I waited for a solid 10 minutes to get a shot without anyone standing in front of the engine. Four or five would wander into the shot and I would wait for a minute for all but one to leave, of course someone else would show up. Finally I had a clear shot except for one person who insisted on making a etching of the engine on a little display placed beside it. I gave up and just took the picture….
-Tim
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I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!
Posted by: Tim | 08-17-2007 | 09:08 AM
Posted in: 2007 NMRA Train Show - Detroit | HDR Images | Picture of the Day
Small clarification, the engine type is 2-6-6-6 not 2-6-6-4.
Nice shot though.