The 'American' Type locomotive - this example being painted in the guise of the Union Pacific's No.119. With metal handrails, ornate bells and domes, and a cowcatcher, this locomotive truly epitomizes the 'Wild-West' era of the United States - any railway fan should consider having an iconic locomotive such as this for their line, if only as a novelty. This, truly, is a locomotive that encapsulates the magic and mystery of the railway.
The side profile of the locomotive - as was mentioned earlier, the motor is in the tender, with a driveshaft connecting the motor to the driving wheels on the locomotive. The tender's axleboxes and truck frames have a natural sag to them, perhaps due to the springs inside them that help transport current. Strength of this locomotive is relatively high, as is the look of this engine - slow speed control is the only fault on this engine, it being a less successful design overall than the updated versions prodced today.
A closer look at the tender, showing how detailed the lining out and lettering is. This is an exceptional locomotive in terms of looks, and one that definitely stands out.
The rear of the locomotive, showing a more detailed look at the tender as well as a look at the standard coupler attached to the rear. One of the most unique and aesthetically eye-catching locomotives in either gauge, in operation today.
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