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Actually, no less than the John Bull had a single axle pilot ("2-4-0"--see below). In 1833! This was the first US locomotive with (1) a pilot axle and (2) a pilot. So that the pilot (which pivoted) and pilot axle could clear the front drivers, they were disconnected from the rods, making the locomotive in reality a 4-2-0. It also got a whistle, bell, enclosed cab, and 8-wheel tender. Quite a pioneer. <br /> <br />It ran again in 1980. The company I worked for at the time worked on the project. Here's a photo: <br /> <br />http://historywired.si.edu/enlarge.cfm?ID=225&ShowEnlargement=2
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