| Before #2719 was eligible to pull the final steam fantrips, a flue inspection was required. A few flues were selected for inspection and after viewing, a flue extension was granted for the trips. Notice that there are two cuts in the smokebox front at the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions which allow a 2 inch flue from each side to be removed. You can still see these marks on the front of #2719's smokebox today. - photo credit Richard E. Thompson |
| This series of three photos was taken at the Shoreham Shops in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 24th, 1959 at 2:30 P.M. - photo credit Richard E. Thompson |
| After the flue tubes were inspected the flues were reinstalled and the openings filled in. - photo credit Richard E. Thompson |
| Finally, here is #2719 in operation at Dresser Junction with the "Xtrawest Railfan MRA Special" on Sunday June 21st, 1959. - photo credit Richard E. Thompson |
This page updated on October 15, 1998