This is one of my perpetually favorite “strange” locomotive/RR.
The Mount Washington Cog Railway.
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Similar loco.
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Always thought this was unique
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The Brennan Gyro-Monorail: The World’s First Single-Track Railcar That Was Never Developed Beyond the Prototype Stage ~
Found on ’ Vintage Everyday’
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The Fontaine has been my fave for awhile.
http://www.douglas-self.com/MUSEUM/LOCOLOCO/fontaine/fontaine.htm
Here’s an interesting vid of several other loco oddities. I like the 2-10-10-2.
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There’s a Heisler photo around somewhere with a diesel engine?
Until I find it, try this:
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Always did like the Baldwin DR-12- 8
My favorite locomotive is the Pennsylvania 460. It has a strange storied past. This Atlantic Class E6s, (4-4-2) has very large drivers, 80 inches. (can you say fast)
This picture before it’s 2010 restoration is the only surviving loco of the class, now known as the “Lindbergh Special” or the “Lindbergh Engine”
Some more about the Lindbergh Special here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Railroad_460
My favourite weirdo is…
The Brunton Steam Horse was built for use on a mining conveyor. It sported a pair of mechanical legs with feet that gripped the rails at the rear of the engine to push it forward at the amazing speed of about three mph.
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Always liked this conversion.
Looks like a Ford? V8 gasoline engine mounted in the smoke box.
Cool model! Was there a non-Lego version made?
[edit] Apparently there was! He’s a fascinating video:
It reminds me of the “walking man” ore car, which I’ve seen in a couple versions, one being this:
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I believe I saw a 1:1 model in a museum somewhere too.
I raise your man power to dog power.
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