By opening / closing several valves while sitting at the summit station the locomotive is essentially converted into a large air compressor for the "down" trip. Steam pressure is kept up for a possible shove into a passing siding. |
Date:
7/2/2000 |
Location:
Mt. Washington, NH |
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![MWCR 2 on a "down" train, departing the summit of Mt. Washington](http://s3.amazonaws.com/rrpa_photos/52891/Mt%20Washington%20Cog%202%20a%20(july%2000).jpg) |
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This picture is part of album: Mount Washingtln Cog Railway |