SMS Supplemental Images

Five Decades of Rail Commerce Service

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Constructed in June of 1952, SMS AS616 #554 was originally built for Kaiser Steel operations in California. (Photograph by: Craig Zeni)

Ex-Erie Mining Baldwins Find New Home

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Wearing new SMS stencils and road numbers, S12s #304 and 305 were acquired from LTV; the two 1200-hp baldwins are still operable. (Photograph by: Tim Darnell)

SMS 304 Is One Of 451 Baldwin-Built S12s

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This close-up shot of SMS #304 provides some good detail and clues to the old Baldwin's character. (Photograph by: Tim Darnell)

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