The Double Ended Steam Locomotive: Fairlie’s RADICAL Locomotives

Описание: In this video, we look at Robert Fairlie's attempt to improve the efficiency of steam locomotives by giving them 2 front ends. While the design was innovative, it faced challenges that kept it off the big mainlines. From the 1864 patent to the steep grades of the Ffestiniog Railway in Wales, this is the story of the unique Double Fairlie.

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