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Old 07-31-2013, 11:00 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by Bhobbs View Post
Wasn't the movie locomotive based on a Nickle Plate Railroad Berkshire?
Same locomotive, different railroad. The Pere Marquette Berkshire is 1225, and is the sister loco to the NP 765 you're thinking of... but with the "1225" road number, it has that "Christmas" tie in.
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