Gavin Hamilton Wrote:
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> At last - a proper locomotive! There are 3 left,
> This one, "City of Birmingham" - which is green
> and 6229 - which looks rather more striking
> today...
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> Picture swiped off the internet (Wikipedia page)
I like foreign steam as much as anyone and have traveled out of the USA to see some. However when most folks tell me they hate foreign steam this type of engine is what they mostly refer to. I have heard it referred to as the "Upside Down Bathtub". I gotta admit its not one of my favorite as far as streamlining is concerned.
Greg Scholl