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GE 20T Switcher - A Profile


Trainmaster64

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The GE 20T locomotive, as photographed in July 2012. A used locomotive bought purely on chance and interest, this locomotive is a very unusual type of engine - the railway's officials are even to this day unsure as to its exact prototype or even maker. Consequently this engine is not as familiar as others on the line; it is known that this locomotive is all metal, and seemingly built and painted by its previous owners from a kit of parts. Its looks are thus somewhat lesser than other engines on the line, but still identifiable nonetheless.

 

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The side profile of this unusual engine, where all can be seen quite clearly. The lining out on this engine is atrocious, but the powertrain is anything but. Despite using a belt drive and only using four wheels, this locomotive has impressive slow speed control and is able to move a very heavy train - albeit slowly - easily.

 

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The front side of the locomotive - despite the atrocious lining out and paint imperfections, the details are all present.

 

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The rear of the locomotive, where the cab and rear steps are visible.

 

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The rear of the locomotive, where the warning stripes (though very sloppily applied by the previous owners) and non-functional lighting are seen. Unusually a red lamp on the roof is lit when the loocomotive is in motion.

 

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The front of the locomotive. Overall, despite the paintwork on this engine it is a very interesting looking locomotive that runs very well and is able to be used many times over again.

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