A group of Southern California train enthusiasts announce the San Diego Steam Special-II, powered by former Santa Fe 3751 a 430-ton locomotive with an unusual wheel configuration known as a 4-8-4. The train runs by harnessing steam created by burning fuel at temperatures reaching 2,400 degrees in the firebox at a rate of 12 gallons per mile. ‘Cadillac of steam’ to ride the rails again
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