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Bob Yarger
 Post subject: Anchorage Davenport
PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:29 pm 

In pretty good shape for several decades in the harsh Alaska climate.

http://abpr2.railfan.net/abprphoto.cgi?february03/02-20-03/AKRR_Davenport_Steam_Loco_05.jpg
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Bob Yarger
 Post subject: Re: Anchorage Davenport
PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:41 pm 

This one, like several others, was built to 36" gauge, then converted to standard. As the cylinder saddle would have to be widened to do this, can someone explain how? I'm guessing with some kind of spacer blocks?

http://abpr2.railfan.net/abprphoto.cgi?february03/02-20-03/AKRR_Davenport_Steam_Loco_07.jpg
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