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Kenneth, What scale are you considering for this project? You need to be careful on this one because there are limits to how many drivers you may include in a group. The most I have ever heard of were dodecapods, (2-12-0 I think) built after 1900. The problem is that the wheels used for drivers must all line up (can't be articulated within their length) because of the side rods which must also be straight. The number of wheels and the diameter will restrict the minimum curve the locomotive may negotiate. You may want to check into what radii are recommended for a 4-8-8-4 in your scale. I personally don't have any intrest in building an unique engine, although I may certainly paint one for a never existing combination. Good Luck. - Ed
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