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Reciprocity Called to Arms - The United States of America
has been attacked by Japan, and all of America's resources, including the Oahu Railway, have been called to arms.
It is 1943 and No. 76 is working its way through the maintenance facility in Honolulu. Wartime restrictions and
directives are in place. The engine's headlight has been blacked out, and many of the local industries have camouflaged
their buildings. One holdout is the famous pineapple water tower at the Dole factory. No. 76, formerly named "Reciprocity,"
was out-shopped in 1897 by Baldwin. The Reciprocity will serve the country and railway throughout the war. The role this
little engine and its stable mates played to fight and win this war was integral. Eventually peace would be restored to
this island paradise, and steam and the Oahu Railway would give way to other transportation technologies. Reciprocity and
the Oahu Railway served above and beyond the call of duty!
This painting is featured on the cover of the May/June 2007 Narrow Gauge Gazette and is currently in a private
collection. It is being offered through Highlands Station on consignment.
Painting size: 18" x 24"
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Price: $4,200 |
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