SP 4-8-8-2 #4245 - Southern Pacific Cab Forward         
Fair quality photo of the Baldwin 4-8-8-2 articluated Consolidation cab forward locomotive, SP #4245. The loco was built in November of 1942 and helped eliminate the crew being poisoned by the smoke and fumes as the locomotive ran through miles of tunnels and snow sheds. With the crew in front the smoke was generated behind and away from them. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo.
Date: 6/1/1950 Location: Unknown, CA Views: 528 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: SP 4245(4-8-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
SP 4-8-8-2 #4245 - Southern Pacific Cab Forward
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  SP CAB FORWARD STEAM ALBUM
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Butch Getz General Nice bunch of beasts.... 3/10/2020 6:52:11 AM

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