Trackside, The Newsletter

A Southern Pacific E7A is ahead of Train #4, the eastbound "Golden State," during a station stop at Palm Springs, California circa 1949. Photo colorized by Patty Allison, Imbued with Hues.

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Wes Barris's SteamLocomotive.com is simply the best web resource on the study of steam locomotives. 

It is difficult to truly articulate just how much material can be found at this website. 

It is quite staggering and a must visit!