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Somewhere in Michigan the power for the military extra, Canadian National 2-8-2 3254, is cut off so cars can be added to the train. Captain Kenny Ganz discusses the move with engineer Tom Shore.
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While the engine is cut away, more troops check in and board the coaches.
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CNR 3254 has returned to the coaches. Final goodbyes are said while a last-minute check is made of the military vehicles on the flat cars.
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Highball! Troops give the victory sign to the engineer of another military extra as the train speeds through the yard behind Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 4012.
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