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Mount Rainier Scenic RR's Polson 70 is prepared for the first run of the day.
This 1922 Baldwin came out of a frame-up restoration in 2011 in better shape than the day she left the factory. MRSR crews comment that even at only 70 tons, she is a strong puller. But it's raining today and traction will be at a premium.
Note that the train is coupled to the front of the locomotive. While that may not be normal for most steam locomotives, this unit was built as a logging loco. As such, this loco can push or pull a train equally well in either direction. A very desirable setup if your short line does not include some means of turning the loco around at the end of a run.
Also, see for more info on this unit.

Description
Mount Rainier Scenic RR's Polson 70 is prepared for the first run of the day.
This 1922 Baldwin came out of a frame-up restoration in 2011 in better shape than the day she left the factory. MRSR crews comment that even at only 70 tons, she is a strong puller. But it's raining today and traction will be at a premium.
Note that the train is coupled to the front of the locomotive. While that may not be normal for most steam locomotives, this unit was built as a logging loco. As such, this loco can push or pull a train equally well in either direction. A very desirable setup if your short line does not include some means of turning the loco around at the end of a run.
Also, see for more info on this unit.