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7/22/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Tony Held
Dates:1/1/2003 - 7/3/2024
Album Info:A celebration of steam and vintage diesel across the US of A.
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A Festive 261
Title:  A Festive 261
Description:  Boy, they sure did a fine job of decorating the 261. Note the return of the air horn and how the bell has been centered.
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/13/2014 6:12:12 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
"261 To The Pole"
Title:  "261 To The Pole"
Description:  The 1 P.M. "North Pole Express" approaches the "North Pole" setup on SPUD's tail track. Since the late, great Walter Lord once wrote a book called "Peary To The Pole," I decided to paraphrase the title of that book for this picture. It seemed to fit. The 261 crew member waiting in the cab door is going to part part in the events involving Santa's visit to the train.
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/15/2014 9:14:26 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Passing Under Highway 52
Title:  Passing Under Highway 52
Description:  The 1 P.M. "North Pole Express" passes beneath Highway 52 as it makes its way onto SPUD's tail track.
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/13/2014 6:11:18 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
White Lights On The Tender, Red and Green on the Engine
Title:  White Lights On The Tender, Red and Green on the Engine
Description:  I love all the lights they put on the 261. I wonder how they powered them?
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/17/2014 8:06:08 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
New Paint Job For The "Milwaukee"
Title:  New Paint Job For The "Milwaukee"
Description:  When I first saw this car in 2003, it was wearing a different paint scheme. Now look at it twelve years later.
Photo Date:  7/20/2015  Upload Date: 7/21/2015 8:28:54 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  111   Comments: 0
DMIR 229 Display Close Up
Title:  DMIR 229 Display Close Up
Description:  Here is a close up look at the first of the Lake County Historical Society's interpretive displays by DM&IR 229.
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 3:18:02 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Ed Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
Second 229 Interpretive Display Close Up
Title:  Second 229 Interpretive Display Close Up
Description:  Title says it all. Many thanks to my brother for these and several other fine steam train pics taken at Two Harbors. :-)
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 3:18:21 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Ed Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
229 Plaque
Title:  229 Plaque
Description:  Title says it all.
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 3:21:13 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Ed Held
Categories: 
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Views:  43   Comments: 0
"Please do not climb on this display"
Title:  "Please do not climb on this display"
Description:  My brother's portrait of the "Three Spot" and her display train captures the stern "do not climb" sign affixed next to her cowcatcher.
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 3:08:45 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Ed Held
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DIR 3(2-6-0)
Views:  203   Comments: 0
The "Three Spot"'s Train
Title:  The "Three Spot"'s Train
Description:  Here is a close up look at the short display train coupled to the "Three Spot" display at the Two Harbors depot.
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 3:14:06 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Ed Held
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DIR 3(2-6-0)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
Yellowstone And A Mogul
Title:  Yellowstone And A Mogul
Description:  My brother Ed visited Two Harbors a few days before I did and took several train pictures for me. This one gives you a fine panorama of the two steam displays the Lake County Historical Society has at the former Duluth & Iron Range Depot.
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 3:03:00 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Ed Held
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4) DIR 3(2-6-0)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
Dig Those Drivers!
Title:  Dig Those Drivers!
Description:  Dig those drivers on #229!
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 3:03:19 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Ed Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
"Please Do Not Climb"
Title:  "Please Do Not Climb"
Description:  The Lake County Historical Society placed another "do not climb" sign on the "Three Spot" between the engine cab and tender. Smart. The fence which now surrounds the display provides a handy supplement to the signs which protect the integrity of this beautiful Duluth & Iron Range Mogul.
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 3:09:02 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Ed Held
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DIR 3(2-6-0)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Depot And A Steam Train
Title:  Depot And A Steam Train
Description:  Here is a view of the Two Harbors depot and the DIR 3 and its display train. Note DIR 22, a "bobber" caboose, at right.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 2:40:39 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DIR 3(2-6-0)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
DIR 3--First Interpretive Display
Title:  DIR 3--First Interpretive Display
Description:  You can find two interpretive displays beside the DIR 3 display train at the Two Harbors depot. This is the first.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 2:53:05 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DIR 3(2-6-0)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Neat Display
Title:  Neat Display
Description:  This fine display can be found next door to the Duluth & Iron Range depot in Two Harbors. The equipment sure looks good, especially the "Three Spot," Duluth & Iron Range Number 3.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/19/2015 8:19:10 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DIR 3(2-6-0)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
DIR 3--Second Interpretive Display
Title:  DIR 3--Second Interpretive Display
Description:  Here is the second interpretive display placed next to the D&IR 3 and her display train at the Two Harbors depot courtesy of the Lake County Historical Society.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 2:53:38 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DIR 3(2-6-0)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
The Bulkhead Of A Yellowstone
Title:  The Bulkhead Of A Yellowstone
Description:  A visit inside the cab of the 227 provides you with this impressive sight.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/20/2015 11:49:24 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 227(2-8-8-4)
Views:  429   Comments: 0
I Love This Engine
Title:  I Love This Engine
Description:  I've loved this engine ever since I climbed into its cab when I was a boy on my first visit to the Duluth museum in the late 1980s. I feel like a kid again each time I mount the steps in the right background and get into the cab again.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/20/2015 11:48:20 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 227(2-8-8-4)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
The Fireman's Side
Title:  The Fireman's Side
Description:  The fireman's side of DM&IR 229's cab. The number font reminds me of that used on Southern Pacific cab forward articulated engines.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/17/2015 2:33:08 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Another Interpretive Display
Title:  Another Interpretive Display
Description:  Two interpretive displays total flank the plaque placed next to DM&IR 229 at Two Harbors. They make for interesting reading.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/17/2015 2:34:53 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
Interpretive Sign
Title:  Interpretive Sign
Description:  No steam engine on display is complete without ample interpretive signage. This is one of two you can find by the 229 at Two Harbors.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/17/2015 2:34:38 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
DMIR 229--Back
Title:  DMIR 229--Back
Description:  Back view of this DM&IR Yellowstone on display at Two Harbors. I last saw her in 2001, when her paint was a little weathered. She has since been repainted. Now she positively gleams!
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/17/2015 2:32:23 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
DMIR 229--Front
Title:  DMIR 229--Front
Description:  Front view of this glorious locomotive on display next to the North Shore Scenic Railroad in Two Harbors.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/17/2015 2:32:04 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
DMIR 229 Dedication Plaque
Title:  DMIR 229 Dedication Plaque
Description:  This displayed engine is a class act.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/17/2015 2:34:17 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 229(2-8-8-4)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
Classy Mikado
Title:  Classy Mikado
Description:  Duluth & Northern Minnesota 14 is not under steam at present, but she still makes a fine sight sitting next to the platform at LSRM.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 2:43:55 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Roster,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DNM 14(2-8-2)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
Engineer's Eye View
Title:  Engineer's Eye View
Description:  This is the engineer's eye view from the cab of a Missabe Yellowstone, in this case, DM&IR 227, at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/20/2015 11:49:05 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  InCab,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 227(2-8-8-4)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
Big Steam In The Station
Title:  Big Steam In The Station
Description:  Standing on the steps leading into the cab of DM&IR 227 netted me this fine view of big steam in the station--Duluth Union Station.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/20/2015 11:50:17 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 227(2-8-8-4)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
NP 1 "Minnetonka"
Title:  NP 1 "Minnetonka"
Description:  I love this engine. It is nice how it shares the name of a Minnesota lake--one which, incidentally, the Northern Pacific did not serve, but its sister road Great Northern did. Northern Pacific successor BNSF still technically owns this engine, but its management nixed an idea to move it to BNSF headquarters at Fort Worth, Texas, a decade ago. The Northern Pacific was born in Duluth, which makes the "Minnetonka"'s longtime home appropriate.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/17/2015 8:01:03 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NP 1(0-4-0T)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
Hello, hello again, Soo 2719!
Title:  Hello, hello again, Soo 2719!
Description:  I first saw this lovely Pacific during "Steamfest in the Valley" at Osceola, Wisconsin, in 1998. Sadly, "real life" kept me from seeing her again until 2015. She is currently stored at the Lake Superior Museum, its new owner. Here's to her returning to steam sometime in the near future! The sunlight effect could not be helped, but it does add a dramatic flair to my reunion with the 2719.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/19/2015 8:22:59 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  SOO 2719(4-6-2)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
The Hallowed "Crooks"
Title:  The Hallowed "Crooks"
Description:  I last saw "The William Crooks" fourteen years ago. It felt good to see it again. Note the old Amtrak station sign "Duluth" in the upper left corner and the building housing the Lake Superior Railroad museum's fabulous HO scale layout at left.
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 8/17/2015 8:01:41 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Classic Milwaukee Road
Title:  Classic Milwaukee Road
Description:  North Star Rail's ex-Milwaukee Road Super Dome and Skytop obs "Cedar Rapids" bring up the rear on the run to Boylston, WI. It doesn't get more classic Milwaukee Road than this.
Photo Date:  10/10/2015  Upload Date: 10/10/2015 2:25:09 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Heading For The Creek
Title:  Heading For The Creek
Description:  The 261's fall color run to Boylston, WI rolls through Fridley en route to Coon Rapids and Coon Creek Junction, where the train will swing onto the Hinckley Sub.
Photo Date:  10/10/2015  Upload Date: 10/10/2015 2:32:57 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 184(P42DC) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  132   Comments: 1
Greeting The Fans
Title:  Greeting The Fans
Description:  One of the crew in the cab of Milwaukee Road 261 greets a pair of railfans as the fall colors run to Boylston, Wisconsin rolls through Fridley. This dude gave me a friendly wave back when I waved my engineer cap in greeting as they passed my location. Amtrak 184 is my second Amtrak Heritage unit catch, too. Talk about "two for the price of one"!
Photo Date:  10/10/2015  Upload Date: 10/10/2015 2:05:08 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  182   Comments: 2
Back On Home Rails!
Title:  Back On Home Rails!
Description:  Former NP dome car "Stampede Pass" is back on home rails as she rolls north on BNSF's ex-Northern Pacific line which now is the Staples Sub. Soon the car will be traveling ex-GN trackage after the fall color run to Boylston, WI switches onto the Hinckley Sub at Coon Creek Junction in Coon Rapids, MN.
Photo Date:  10/10/2015  Upload Date: 10/10/2015 2:21:38 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  228   Comments: 0
And One Fan Stopped To Look
Title:  And One Fan Stopped To Look
Description:  I thought the 261 might have stopped traffic when it passed through Long Lake eastbound for Minneapolis Junction. All that stopped was the SUV you see in the middle background. I wonder if some of the eastbound traffic on Highway 12 was pacing the train, though.
Photo Date:  10/11/2015  Upload Date: 10/11/2015 7:22:36 PM
Location:  Long Lake, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Go Milwaukee Road!
Title:  Go Milwaukee Road!
Description:  Need I say more?
Photo Date:  10/11/2015  Upload Date: 10/11/2015 7:21:56 PM
Location:  Long Lake, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
The Glorious 261
Title:  The Glorious 261
Description:  Milwaukee 261 passes the signals in east Long Lake as the fall colors special returns from Willmar. The engine is positioned at the other end of the consist due to being turned on the turntable at Willmar, where no wye track exists to turn the train on.
Photo Date:  10/11/2015  Upload Date: 10/11/2015 7:21:30 PM
Location:  Long Lake, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Goodbye Minneapolis
Title:  Goodbye Minneapolis
Description:  The westbound fall colors excursion to Willmar has already left Minneapolis behind as the train approaches the venerable pedestrian footbridge which spans the Wayzata Sub and the Cedar Lake Trail. The sun angle resulted in a bit of nose blur on the 261, but otherwise this picture came out great.
Photo Date:  10/11/2015  Upload Date: 10/11/2015 12:06:05 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
Heading For Highway 100
Title:  Heading For Highway 100
Description:  The westbound fall colors trip to Willmar heads for Highway 100 as the 261 crew rolls the train down the Wayzata Sub at a good clip on a gorgeous Sunday morning in October. The Milwaukee Road colors on most of the consist go well with the blossoming fall colors along this part of the line.
Photo Date:  10/11/2015  Upload Date: 10/11/2015 12:06:33 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  69   Comments: 0
Obey The Sign, Folks
Title:  Obey The Sign, Folks
Description:  Grand Trunk Western 8327 now has a fresh coat of paint and a new sign. Obey it, folks.
Photo Date:  11/22/2015  Upload Date: 11/22/2015 3:00:49 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  GTW 8327(0-8-0)
Views:  663   Comments: 0
Back In Black
Title:  Back In Black
Description:  Grand Trunk Western 8327 is now back in black, destined to stand further vigil outside Bandana Square. I wonder what she would look like under steam?
Photo Date:  11/22/2015  Upload Date: 11/22/2015 3:02:29 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  GTW 8327(0-8-0)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
The North Pole Express 2015 Is Almost Ready
Title:  The North Pole Express 2015 Is Almost Ready
Description:  Here is the consist for the 2015 North Pole Express, taken at the 261's shop at Minneapolis Junction a week before the trips at St. Paul Union Depot begin.
Photo Date:  11/28/2015  Upload Date: 11/28/2015 4:52:48 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Ready For The Holidays
Title:  Ready For The Holidays
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261 sits on the tail track five blocks east of St. Paul Union Depot while her crew gets ready for the first weekend of North Pole Express trips.
Photo Date:  12/4/2015  Upload Date: 12/4/2015 5:04:39 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
Classy Drumhead
Title:  Classy Drumhead
Description:  The Friends of the 261 brought Skytop obs "Cedar Rapids", two baggage/concession cars, and open platform obs "Lambert's Point" to Train Days 2016. Here is view of the classy Hiawatha drumhead on the back platform.
Photo Date:  5/1/2016  Upload Date: 5/1/2016 9:03:48 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Waiting For A Tour
Title:  Waiting For A Tour
Description:  A long line of people awaits a chance to tour the cab of the 261 and the passenger cars the Friends of the 261 brought to SPUD along with the engine. Note that 261's Mars light is back on the engine.
Photo Date:  5/1/2016  Upload Date: 5/1/2016 7:43:05 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Center Of Attention
Title:  Center Of Attention
Description:  The 261 is the center of attention at Train Days 2016. Note the line of people at left waiting for a chance to tour the cab and the passenger cars the Friends of the 261 brought along with the locomotive.
Photo Date:  5/1/2016  Upload Date: 5/1/2016 7:42:35 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) TCWR 2011(GP38-2)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
She's Back
Title:  She's Back
Description:  The 261 basks beneath cloud flecked mild skies as she sits proudly under steam at St. Paul Union depot for Train Days 2016.
Photo Date:  5/1/2016  Upload Date: 5/1/2016 7:41:18 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Cloud Shot
Title:  Cloud Shot
Description:  A side view of the 261 I took when a handy cloud dimmed the bright noontime sun at SPUD.
Photo Date:  5/1/2016  Upload Date: 5/1/2016 7:41:57 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
Parade Of Varnish Along The Kenilworth
Title:  Parade Of Varnish Along The Kenilworth
Description:  A parade of varnish rolls along the Kenilworth Trail corridor on the rails of the old Minneapolis & St. Louis as the 261's dinner train to Chanhassen makes its ferry move on a gray, cold, blustery Friday afternoon. Note the Iowa Pacific great dome car.
Photo Date:  10/7/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 7:41:09 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Tony Held
Categories:  RollingStock,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0


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