The most famous locomotive in history

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espeefoamer

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November 2003
From: West Coast
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Posted by espeefoamer on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:46 PM

IC 382, Casey Jones's locomotive.

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eolafan

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From: Aurora, IL
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Posted by eolafan on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:37 PM

The original CB&Q Zephyr engine that ran Denver to Chicago in record time.

Eolafan (a.k.a. Jim)

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Trainspotter

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May 2001
From: CA
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The most famous locomotive in history

Posted by Trainspotter on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:30 PM

What in your opinion is THE most famous locomotive in history? (Not your personal favourite, and not just your favourite American locomotive - but the most famous in the world) Some ideas...

The Rocket
Flying Scotsman
Mallard
Locomotion
Stourbridge Lion
Puffing Billy
Best Friend of Charleston
The General
Tom Thumb
ETc.

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