Tank locomotive
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A tank locomotive, also called a tank engine, is a steam locomotive which carries its water in one or more on-board water tanks, instead of a more traditional tender. Most tank engines also have bunke
GWR 14xx class autotank
A LSWR M7 Class, typical side tank locomotive from 1897
An example with a tapered front and cut-out to give access to the valve gear
DKA class C18, a 0-6-0 skirt tank locomotive
Steam locomotive
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A steam locomotive is a type of locomotive that provides the force to move itself and other vehicles by means of the expansion of steam. It is fuelled by burning combustible material to heat water in
Tank locomotive
…A tank locomotive, also called a tank engine, is a steam locomotive which carries its water in one or more on-board water tanks, instead of a more traditional tender. Most tank engines also have bunkers (or fuel tanks…
LNER Class A4 4468 Mallard is officially the fastest steam locomotive, reaching 126 mph (203 km/h) on 3 July 1938.
JŽ 06-018 steam locomotive, in Ljubljana, Slovenia
LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman was the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 mph (160 km/h), on 30 November 1934.
Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 is the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.