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The "T" at the end of a steam locomotive wheel arrangement (0-6-0T) indicates it is a Tank locomotive. If the "T" is not present, it is a locomotive with a tender. This only applies to Steam Locomotives since the locomotive is "permanantly" connected to the same tender with a drawbar. For diesels and electrics, the Whyte system does not mean much to me. I mostly go by their model designation GP40, GG1, SD40-2, etc. Some years ago, Trains Magazine decided to start using the "+" when using a Whyte system designation for steam locomotives. I don't think it went over too well, as we're back to using 4-6-6-4 instead of 4-6+6-4 or 2C+C2 for a Challenger. My preference is for not using the "+" (4-6-6-4) as that is what I am used to seeing. Dale B.
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