At the loading platform, the drain cocks on each cyliner are open to let out condensed water built up after sitting, waiting for passengers to load. As the engine accelerates out of the station, the water is gradually driven out. Puts on a good show too!

Photographed by Dave Ricard, June 29, 2003.
Added to the photo archive by Dave Ricard, December 22, 2003.
Railroad: Mt. Washington Cog Railway.

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