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unusual facts about compound locomotive



Bowman Malcolm

In this role he directed the construction and rebuilding of locomotives, coaches and goods wagons and the introduction of the von Borries two-cylinder compound locomotive to the BNCR.

Two-cylinder von Borries compound locomotives had been performing sterling service on express trains in Prussia.

LMS Sentinel 7192

It had an Abner Doble boiler combined with a 4-cylinder compound arrangement, but an order for an additional locomotive and three railcars to a similar was later cancelled.

Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécaniques

During the 1890s the company was particularly noted for its fast and efficient compound locomotives designed by Alfred de Glehn.


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