Re: Great Scott! It steams!
| May 07, 2009 11:26AM |
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The locomotive’s design is reminiscent of an 1880’s industrial engine. While the cab’s design evokes the lines of a Baldwin, the frame, running gear, and stack strongly resemble a Porter. The locomotive’s design is reminiscent of an 1880’s industrial engine. While the cab’s design evokes the lines of a Baldwin, the frame, running gear, and stack strongly resemble a Porter
Thats off there webpage with information on the project... It looks like all they are doing is comparing the design of this new locomotive to historical ones for referance only to give the reader a better idea of what they are talking about...
Edited because I couldnt get the quote to work
Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 05/07/2009 11:31AM by FordCVP71.
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