Re: Steam Locomotive Photos – Why Rods Down?
Author: Pdxrailtransit
Date: 07-29-2013 - 16:10
Isn't kind of the same reason that wrist watch adds usually has the watch set at 10:11? This is so all of the numerals are visible. I think that when the rods are down, you get a better view of all of the running gear. Either that, or this is some Freudian reason.