Rusty Traque posted:Yep. I don't know how long it lasted, but there was a panel by the cylinders on the engineer's side that had the button to rotate the drivers on the 2903. The locomotive was lifted ever so slightly off the rails.
Standing inches away from all that machinery in motion is something not easily forgotten.
I also remember the operating display inside, by a west wall near the Pennsy cab.
As I said, this was the 1970's when I was there. I would guess the first time it broke down was the last time it broke down and was removed.
Rusty
Sad to have missed that. Seeing the 2903 cosmetically restored at the museum with moving running gear would be spectacular. As with all museums, guests are at the mercy of current and past curators. While many do not like the loss of train items, at least this museum has sold items at auction to all for the highest bid and ensures transparency of the sales. Sadly some do not, having instead "tent sales" and such for locals, which is not the way to get the most money for items.
