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Posted by Sinclair (Member # 5155) on :

In some pictures I have seen of steam locomotives they are displaying two white flags, one on either side of the smokebox. CP 2816 often has these. Does anyone know what they mean?

Posted by Roger Hensley (Member # 1374) on :

Running Extra. In other words, not a scheduled run or operation.

Posted by Sinclair (Member # 5155) on :

Thanks Roger.