#578 4-6-2

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Thanks for providing the high resolution pic. of #578.  I had only been able to get some mediocre shots angled from right front off the internet, etc..  I had always suspected the number plate had issues having been cut off adjacent to the 5.  Now I see it has also been cut off next to the 8.
Both ends have been cut off about 1 1/2".
The size and style of numbers appear to be correct N&W.
Is this a non-original replacement? If so, where is original?
If original, why would both left and right ends be cut off?

Dave Gooding 



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Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:07:34 -0400
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Subject: RE: 2-8-0 #7
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Roger,

Here are two photos from the web of 7 and 578.

#7 is in rough shape. May have seen a coat of paint since this photo and I
saw it last but no restoration that I'm aware of. I'm amazed how much
hardware is still on it considering its location.

I wouldn't say 578 is "rotting into the ground". A little rough as well, but
better than #7, with a lot of hardware as well. There are plenty of steamers
out there in much worse shape than these two.

Would be nice to see both restored at least cosmetically.

John Garner

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8069/8240667096_4715f895b4_b.jpg


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