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How locomotives would look as people?

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How locomotives would look as people?
Posted by TrainsButSmall on Sunday, January 17, 2021 1:47 PM

Find the most unconventional steam locomotives you can, and try to translate those unconventional features to a person.

 

I'll start with union pacific's 4-12-2

-3 legs

-has an extra pair of lungs on its face

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Sunday, January 17, 2021 3:23 PM

Camelback steam locomotives:

Uh, the "Hunchback of Notre Dame?"  Whistling

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, January 17, 2021 7:04 PM

How about Buffalo Creek & Gauley #4 - "Old Slobber Face..."

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Posted by wborys on Friday, March 26, 2021 6:32 PM

I assume 'Tootle' the engine would be too easy? 

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