The Picture of the Day is a bit of a secret. Did you know at least one Rio Grande tunnel motor went to Brazil? Yup.
She seems to have been extensively modified. The trucks are B-B+B-B instead of C-C. and the signature low-level vents have vanished. The frame must have been lengthened for the trucks. Finally there's a non-standard door for the engine crew.
Does anyone out there have the story on this? Please comment.
Editor's note: The photo is "All rights reserved" on flickr. I won't use such photos typically,, although today is an exception. Even then, the photographers don't get as much exposure and I can't credit them. Too bad, huh?
I added some info under the photo that you linked to. By the way you are welcome to link to my photos on Flickr.
ReplyDeleteJohannes
Meter gauge?
ReplyDeleteA different sort of Rio Grande narrow gauge!