The 'Mastodon-Type' locomotive, No.3, which arrived on the railway in May 2012. A large locomotive with lots of presence, this design of engine dates to the 1880s and was used in various forms for years - the builder's plate indicates the famous Rodgers company as the builders of the locomotive. In terms of wheel arrangement, the 4-8-0 was a powerful and capable evolution of the classic 4-6-0 Ten-Wheeler design, and was named the 'Mastodon' style (also being known as the 12-Wheeler style, in the same vein as the Ten-Wheeler and Eight-Wheelers).

The side profile of this classic American design of locomotive, showing the locomotive and tender. A fairly long locomotive, No.3 is powered by an older mechanism (it's estimated that this locomotive is over thirty years old). As such, this engine is slower and less capable than some of the more modern locomotives out there - but it more than makes up for this with its refurbished headlamp system, distinct looks and pure pulling power. Older it may be, but this locomotive is still as powerful as any of the strongest engines in the fleet, including the Mallet-Type 2-6-6-2T Tank Engine.

The side of the locomotive itself, where the different distinctive features of the locomotive's appearace are brought out in sharper detail. Note the ornate bell, headlamp, and cowcatcher design.

The smokebox side, showing off the builder's plate of Rodgers Co. among other things. The handrails are fine and strong - one of them having broken the support before its arrival here - and the riveting detail is superb.

Another angle, showing the headlamp and smokebox in more detail.

The cab and firebox of the locomotive - the ornate detailing of the typical North American locomotives of the time, as well as such features as the Westinghouse Brake Cylinder and the steam domes really bring out the visual perfection of this locomotive.

The tender, where the company and number are picked out in nice detail. The rivets are still crisp and clear, and the level of detail all around is excellent for when this was produced.

The rear of the tender - fairly basic in comparison to the rest of the locomotive, but still nicely done.

The front of the locomotive, showing off the headlamp and cowcatcher in detail. Overall a fine locomotive that runs well and will perform exceptionally on any service required of it.