Posted by Tom Gorton on October 20, 2014  Dennis, what is on the front of this locomotive....the object that looks like a radiator? Thanks for this beautiful photograph. Posted by Dennis A. Livesey on October 20, 2014  Tom, you are correct in ascertaining that the structure on the front deck is a radiator. On each side of the radiator is a Westinghouse cross-compound air pump as well. As you may be aware, compressing air generates a great deal of heat. So what better place to place the radiator then on the front of a speeding locomotive to cool off the air system. Posted by Tom Gorton on October 21, 2014  Dennis....thanks so much for your response....and for your terrific photography that I see here on RP! Posted by Jack Hackenbroch on October 21, 2014  Beautiful composition, Dennis. Love the red leaves in the background and the dramatic lighting. Posted by Mitch Goldman on October 21, 2014  Among the best of the "best railroad photos on the net". Well done!

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