Southern 2839         
While moving the 2839 a side rod was damaged and the engine froze up on the trestle blocking the mainline. A pair of diesels were used to move the steam engine and luckily the damage was repaired for the return trip to New Orleans and the second trip the following day.
Date: 11/8/1980 Location: Hattiesburg, MS   Map Show Hattiesburg on a rail map Views: 155 Collection Of:   Jerry Sires
Author:  Jerry Sires
Southern 2839
Picture Categories: Bridge,Steam This picture is part of album:  Steam in Louisiana
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