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Miniature UP 'American' Type No.119 - A Profile


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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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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