An SP GS-4 in GN Big sky blue

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what class of loco is that? I’m keeping an open mind.

That is a Hudson 4-6-4. Here is one that is not streamlined. The Aeolus was originally loco 3002. This was before some final work. Notice the spokes on the pilot truck wheels - that screams old to me. The shrouding was added so that they could substitute on the early Zephyrs. It was removed December 1941.

The Hudsons are my favorite steam locomotive class. I like the Santa Fe’s and the original NYC’s better than most.

oh, thank you. boy if that post doesn’t give away my lack of knowledge on steam what does? [(-D]