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Published: 2013-01-17 10:07:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 2228; Favourites: 121; Downloads: 33
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A sketch of a “camel back” locomotive. A type of steam engine that was peculiar to the U.S., specifically the north eastern states. These locomotives were built to burn waste anthracite coal, a very hard slow burning coal which necessitates a very large fire to run a locomotive. The firebox at the rear of the locomotive was enlarged so much that the engineer’s cab had to be moved ahead of it to fit.Related content
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That is gorgeous! Camelbacks have always been a favorite of mine!
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I've experienced Anthracite's wrath on a traction engine. Lucky we had wood and a whistle though!
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Something about both the perspective and the actual lineart really drew me to this picture. Typical 4-6-0 Camelback, but practically a 3D model with the shadow and all.
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