0-4-0
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Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 0-4-0 represents one of the simplest possible types, that with two axles and four coupled wheels, all of which are driven. The whe
Richard Trevithick's Coalbrookedale
Locomotion No. 1
Achenseebahn 2
Catumbela Sugar's diesel shunter No. 963, Angola
Fireless locomotive
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A fireless locomotive is a type of locomotive which uses reciprocating engines powered from a reservoir of compressed air or steam, which is filled at intervals from an external source. They offer adv
Finnish fireless locomotive showing typical configuration. Note the fitting at the front of the tank for refilling.
Preserved H.K. Porter, Inc. No. 3290 of 1923 powered by compressed air
Lamm & Francq fireless tram engine, 1888
Fireless steam locomotive being recharged with high-pressure steam at Leicester power station in 1967