I know I have never seen real locomotives in a parade going down a main street. 1939 opening of Union Station in L A.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmOo9oKrjLI&app=desktop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmOo9oKrjLI&app=desktop)
That was beautiful.
Really nice. Some nice old cars in there at the end too!
Len
At 5:38, where the young guys are checking out the one, I can imagine them thinking, "Hmmm. If I take the fenders off. Put some wider tires on it. Tinker with engine..." ;D