Garratt steam locomotives - photo

[Altair]

Garratt-type articulated steam locomotive. Unlike conventional locomotives, the engine unit and cab mounted on the center frame while the water tank and coal bunker are mounted at the front and rear, respectively.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...632#post170500
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...601#post170418
New South Wales E17 class steam locomotive - photo
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...392#post169658
Grand Trunk Western U-4b steam locomotive - photo

[greenie]

Preserved Steam Locomotives Down Under - 1009

[jimfols]

I wondered about the steam joints.

[Ralphxyz]

Interesting the front water wagon appears to have powered drive wheels.

Ralph