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Image title: Re-constructed “Atlantic” Type Locomotive
Source: Bell, W. J.: “British Locomotives Illustrated” (1933)
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Keywords: railways, transport, engines, wallpaper, backgrounds, steam engines, greyscale
Status: out of copyright (called public domain in the USA), hence royalty-free stock image for all purposes usage credit requested
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This steam engine was rebuilt in 1930 to add a “booster” engine to the front axle of the bogie under the driver’s cab. The booster was a small steam engine used only at low speeds, to give additional traction. I’m not sure whether to call this engine 4-4-4 or 4-6-4 as a result!

Dimensions: 170 x 90mm (6.7 x 3.5 inches)
Filename: 24-Re-constructed-Atlantic-type-Locomotive-q85-1280x800.jpg
Scanner dpi: 1400
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