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Pictures illustrating the process and equipment used to remove the driving wheels of #2719. The lift occurred in Altoona, in early June of 1999. |
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Day One The Lunda Co. crane placing the rear I-beam in place over the two 150-ton jacks. photo credit David G. Peterson |

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Gary Bensman of
Diversified Rail Services guiding the placement of the front I-beam. photo credit David G. Peterson |

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Gary and Mike placing the very large lifting cable in the best position to minimize damage. photo credit David G. Peterson |

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Day Two Gary checking all stations before the lifting proceeds. Mike and Bob watch from the right, for the order to raise the locomotive. photo credit T. Shadow |

| Randy and Lee attach a chain to pull the
lead engine truck onto the turntable.
photo credit Mark Fay |

| The lead engine truck has been secured and the turntable rotated 180 degrees in preparation for the drivers. photo credit Mark Fay |

This page updated on July 30, 1999