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Re: The National Museum of American History
« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2025, 08:46:07 am »
Baldwin has long been sort of a personal hero of mine, mostly due to his founding of the Locomotive company of his name, but this early engine of his is a real treat as well.

Thanks for sharing again!

That museum not really being within anything like a practical range from me, this is perhaps my best chance to see such amazing sights!!!
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Re: The National Museum of American History
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2025, 05:47:24 am »
Well, there are some interesting engines on display.
I was reminded of the "Deutsches Museum", München. But "Deutsches Museum" focusses technical and scientific aspects, whereas the "National Museum" also features exhibitions on other aspects of national interest, as I have just learned from its homepage. I can only hope it attracts many visitors...
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Re: The National Museum of American History
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2025, 09:50:57 am »
Nice job on the photos Mike!
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Re: The National Museum of American History
« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2025, 05:16:29 pm »
Thank you!
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« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2025, 05:20:15 pm »
Thanks Daniel, Thomas, Charlie, and Jim,

I will keep on posting more pictures since you’re enjoying them.

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« Reply #20 on: February 11, 2025, 08:20:49 pm »
Some Turbines before getting back to Engines  :)

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« Reply #21 on: February 20, 2025, 04:19:12 pm »
Time for some marine engines history

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Re: The National Museum of American History
« Reply #22 on: March 09, 2025, 05:51:36 am »
I like the full-size steam locomotives at the museum. In particular, the Southern Railway 1401 4-6-2 "Pacific" in all its green painted splendor. The wheels are as tall as I am. Awesome!


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Re: The National Museum of American History
« Reply #23 on: March 09, 2025, 06:26:19 am »
Great photos many thanks!!!
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« Reply #24 on: March 09, 2025, 02:19:15 pm »
Fantastic Stuff!

Love the hot air pumping engines, and the GE turbine is way cool too, but Steven's Marine Engine is just superb!!!

But WOW do those props have an unbelievably flat pitch?!?!
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« Reply #25 on: March 09, 2025, 03:13:42 pm »
Sorry mates, I tried to post more pictures several times, but the forum won’t allow me to. See screen shot [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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Re: The National Museum of American History
« Reply #26 on: March 15, 2025, 07:48:11 am »
My apologies.

I had forgotten to check for storage space and it doesn't warn me when capacity is getting low.

Now solved. I just purchased another gigabyte of storage space for $49 and you are good to go with uploads.

Thank you for your patience. 

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« Reply #27 on: March 15, 2025, 12:12:57 pm »
Thanks Gil for fixing this issue.
Here are more pictures of the Pacific Locomotive:


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« Reply #28 on: March 15, 2025, 12:17:33 pm »
@Timvrip
I posted more pictures of the Pacific Locomotive; enjoy.
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Re: The National Museum of American History
« Reply #29 on: March 15, 2025, 01:25:03 pm »
Thanks. It’s a beauty to behold!
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