Engineer Alvin Talber "oils 'round" his engine, RGS #74, on the Placerville wye, as leased D&RGW engine #452 turns in the background. Visible behind Talber is the 74's big 11" airpump. Also visible is the cab door which has been rehung to open outward against the boiler. 9/25/52. Bob Richardson photo, DPL collection.

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