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(Video) – The Power Behind the Steam – Fireman’s Role on 630

A Look Inside Steam Locomotive Operations Steam locomotives might seem like machines of the past, but at TVRM, they are living history! Fireman Andrew Durden is on duty aboard Southern 630, making sure the firebox stays hot and the steam pressure stays high. Without his work, this 121-year-old locomotive wouldn’t move an inch! How Does…