Nicely captured and quite a fascinating looking engine!
Thanks for sharing with all of us!!!
Looks as if there are some new regs requiring the pilot lights AND even a headlight?
Was it common practice for steam engines not to have headlights??
Bram, some side view and even a "wedgie" photo would be great to see!
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Regarding the lights; In the Netherlands (where I live and this photo was taken) it is standard to have 3 lights. At the time these locomotives were put in regular service (in Germany) often the lights were off during the day, but I think nowadays in all Europe countries the 3 headlights are always on.
With respect to the side view; see http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=119184. On the internet you can find much more details about this german locomotive (originally build as improved pacific class 01 with 3 cilinders for higher speeds; after WW2 rebuild in western Germany with a new boiler)
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Very good picture from a great straem engine.
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