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    From Korea to Alabama: Train engines still pulling duty [Image 8 of 8]

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    An elderly man wearing a striped engineer's cap and black leather jacket is crouched down inspecting or working on a train coupler mechanism between rail cars. The heavy cast-iron knuckle coupler shows significant rust and wear, with markings visible on its surface. The scene is set on a gravel railbed with wooden ties visible.

    CALERA, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES

    11.17.2011

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Roberts 

    314th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

    Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum volunteer Ken Hoffman, facilitates the switching of the caboose to the diesel engine, known as a EMD SW-8 diesel switcher. The diesel locomotive was built in LaGrange, Ill., by General Motors Electromotive Division in 1951, for serving the U.S. Army in the Korean War. The engine has 800- horsepower and can switch direction without having to turn around.

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    Date Taken: 11.17.2011
    Date Posted: 03.06.2012 16:05
    Photo ID: 536217
    VIRIN: 111117-A-XW365-107
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 10.09 MB
    Location: CALERA, ALABAMA, US
    Web Views: 89
    Downloads: 1

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    An older man wearing a striped engineer's cap, glasses, and a leather jacket is fueling or servicing a large olive-green tank using a red fuel pump with a hose nozzle. The setting appears to be a railroad or depot area, with a railroad crossing signal and candy cane holiday decorations visible in the background. The scene suggests a maintenance or fueling operation, likely at a heritage or tourist railroad facility.
    A close-up, low-angle shot of the front of a black locomotive or large vehicle, showing a number board displaying '2019' and two illuminated headlights. The image is taken from below looking upward against a clear blue sky. The headlights appear to be actively lit, with warm yellow-orange glow visible.
    A blue and yellow diesel locomotive numbered 2022 is photographed from a low angle at what appears to be a rail yard or museum setting. The locomotive displays significant weathering and aging, with rust visible on metal components and faded paint. Yellow safety railings and handrails contrast prominently against the blue body of the engine.
    A worker wearing striped fabric work gloves with leather palm reinforcements is handling a thick black rubber hose or hydraulic line. A second gloved hand in the background is gripping a green-handled tool, likely a grease gun or similar industrial implement. The scene suggests a mechanical maintenance or industrial work task being performed.
    A passenger excursion train is traveling through a wooded, rural landscape during what appears to be autumn. The train consists of multiple cars including dark green open-air passenger coaches, a silver dome car with visible lettering, and a red-and-yellow caboose at the rear. The photo is taken from aboard the train looking back along the consist.
    A uniformed train conductor wearing a black vest, bow tie, and conductor's hat is interacting with a young girl in a pink hoodie, appearing to check or hand over a ticket. Several other children are visible in the background, suggesting this may be a school or group excursion. The setting appears to be an outdoor train platform or station area during autumn.
    A man named Ken Hoffman, identified by his name badge as a 'Car Host,' is seen operating or inspecting red railroad equipment. He is wearing a traditional blue and white striped engineer's cap, glasses, a black leather jacket, and matching striped work gloves. The image is framed through the red metal structure of what appears to be a train car or locomotive.
    An elderly man wearing a striped engineer's cap and black leather jacket is crouched down inspecting or working on a train coupler mechanism between rail cars. The heavy cast-iron knuckle coupler shows significant rust and wear, with markings visible on its surface. The scene is set on a gravel railbed with wooden ties visible.

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