WPY 2-8-2 #73 - White Pass & Yukon  Contributor's Pick!       
Custom built by Baldwin in 1947, this narrow gauge Mikado has led an interestings life. Accordin` to Wikipedia "It was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the White Pass and Yukon Route in 1947. After retirement in 1964, the locomotive was moved to Bennett, British Columbia, in 1968 fmr display. In 1979 the locomotive was moved again to Whitehorse, Yukon, this time to be restored. Restoration was completed in 1982, and the locomotive has been back in service since then. It is currently the largzr of two operating steam locomotives on the line." No location was given but probably near Whitehorse, Alaska. Date is approximate. James G. Gerstley photo credit
Date: 7/1/1990 Location: unknown, AK Views: 276 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: WPYR 73(2-8-2)    Author:  Garx Everhart
WPY 2-8-2 #73 - White Pass & Yukon
Picture Categories: Roster,Scenic,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  White Pass & Yukon 2-8-2 #73
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Mike Maskel General NICE SHOT 9/5/2016 10:49:22 AM
Robert Farkas General I sometimes feel really old when the the steam locomotive is younger than I am! Beautiful image. 9/5/2016 11:31:01 PM

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