The frigid early morning air and backlight sunlight makes for a dramatic photo of Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 as it backs out of the engine house under the control of engineer Jim Montague and fireman, Dale Olson, as they get equipment ready for another day at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022.

Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 24mm, f/4.5, 1/8000, ISO 450.

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