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Hippo

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Hippo

Pennsylvania 2-10-0 4414 races north along Route 14 north of Williamsport, Pa., at 40 mph. The locomotives’ lumbering appearance gave rise to the nickname “Hippo.” Jim Shaughnessy photo

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Santa Fe RDC on the Reading

Jan/01/1970
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C&O at Elkhorn City

Jan/01/1970
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Pennsy’s “Big Engine” in the snow

Jan/01/1970
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Santa Fe FT’s on Tehachapi

Jan/01/1970
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WM Pacific at Baltimore

Jan/01/1970

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