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Train in the mill town of Korbel, in Humboldt County, California, on the Arcata Mad river railroad. Taken about 1911.

Train in the mill town of Korbel, in Humboldt County, California, on the Arcata Mad river railroad. Taken about 1911.

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Loco # 3

Notice the cow catcher (pilot) on the rear of loco on the tender, for running in reverse to keep anything or anyone from getting run under the wheels. And the long tong for coupling cars, you'd never see this on regular steam locos. Very interesting shot.

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