RDG 4-6-0C #653 - Reading Co         
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 Views: 331 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: RDG 653(4-6-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
RDG 4-6-0C #653 - Reading Co
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  RDG CAMELBACK STEAM ALBUM
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Mike Maskel General NICE SHOT 11/11/2018 9:07:41 AM

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