Originally Posted by smd4:
Rusty, I'm simply responding to this statement:
they were unique to the true "anthracite" railroads: DL&W, RDG, CNJ, LV, and D&H.
Do you disagree that the photo disproves the statement?
I don't disagree about the photo, anymore than Pennsy Mikes or Russian decapods lettered for Santa Fe.
I'd be willing to bet the Santa Fe rostered more ex-NYC 2-8-0's than camelbacks.
As I stated earlier, a lot of strange things happened in early days, but it's hardly reflective of the overall Santa Fe steam operation philosophy.
rusty