"Rocky Mountain Express" IMAX | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

John MeixelOGR Forum Member

Today my wife and I saw the IMAX film, "Rocky Mountain Express." It is easily the most stunning video of a steam locomotive in action I've ever seen and highly recommend it. Here is the trailer for it. It stars Canadian Pacific Hudson 2816.

I do have a question about the 2816. It has a box-like shield around three sides of the whistle, what is its purpose? Is it to reduce its volume towards the cab and rest of the train?

1/26/135:42 PM

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columbus transit authorityOGR Forum Member

A great IMAX film, which I understand won some awards and I too recommend it. Here are a few rail fan pixs from Chicago a couple of years ago. Enjoy, Bruce

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John MeixelOGR Forum Member

Thanks for the pictures!

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