Mason Bogie locomotive
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Mason Bogie locomotives are a type of articulated tank locomotive suited for sharp curves and uneven track, once commonly used on narrow-gauge railways in the United States. The design is a developmen
The Wm. Mason, an 1874 0-6-6 Mason Bogie and the first locomotive with Walschaerts valve gear built in the United States. Note the intricate decorative work.
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn #6, an 1886 product of Mason Machine Works. This is a 2-4-4 Mason Bogie. Note the deep firebox permitted by this configuration, and the high reversing shaft (below the bell) with a long lifting link to the valve gear radius rod.
2-4-4T Mason Bogie #10. Mason Machine Works, Taunton, MA. Built 1887. Photo location: Behind the Lynn, MA Train Station of the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad. Photo Source: Lynn Museum.
Torch Lake at Greenfield Village
Articulated locomotive
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An articulated locomotive is a steam locomotive with one or more engine units that can move independently of the main frame. Articulation allows the operation of locomotives that would otherwise be to
Mason Bogie locomotive
…Mason Bogie locomotives (also known as Mason Fairlie locomotives) are a type of articulated tank locomotive suited for sharp curves and uneven track, once commonly used on narrow-gauge railways in the United States. The design is a development…
Side profile shot of Big Boy no. 4014, an articulated simple expansion steam locomotive