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Pennsylvania 3768 8/14/14
From Wikipedia:
Locomotive #3768 was clad in a shroud designed by famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy in February 1936. This was a very concealing, enveloping streamlined casing which hid most of the functionality of the steam locomotive, leading to its nickname of "The Torpedo" by train crews. At first, the locomotive was not painted in standard Dark Green Locomotive Enamel (DGLE) but instead in a bronze color. It was later refinished in DGLE. A matching tender ran on unusual six-wheel trucks. Like most streamlined steam locomotives, the shrouds impeded maintenance and the covers over the wheels were later removed. For a time, the locomotive was the preferred engine for the Broadway Limited.
My model is also fully streamlined as well as fully functional. It uses a single battery box (which will be upgraded to use two when I have time) and two R/C train motors. I have already ordered custom rods for this locomotive and they should arrive after I leave for college. The custom rods will help the locomotive to run smoother as they will be able to slide under the skirt exponentially easier. Until then this is how she sits.
Pennsylvania 3768 8/14/14
From Wikipedia:
Locomotive #3768 was clad in a shroud designed by famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy in February 1936. This was a very concealing, enveloping streamlined casing which hid most of the functionality of the steam locomotive, leading to its nickname of "The Torpedo" by train crews. At first, the locomotive was not painted in standard Dark Green Locomotive Enamel (DGLE) but instead in a bronze color. It was later refinished in DGLE. A matching tender ran on unusual six-wheel trucks. Like most streamlined steam locomotives, the shrouds impeded maintenance and the covers over the wheels were later removed. For a time, the locomotive was the preferred engine for the Broadway Limited.
My model is also fully streamlined as well as fully functional. It uses a single battery box (which will be upgraded to use two when I have time) and two R/C train motors. I have already ordered custom rods for this locomotive and they should arrive after I leave for college. The custom rods will help the locomotive to run smoother as they will be able to slide under the skirt exponentially easier. Until then this is how she sits.