Here is the true story behind this locomotive. It is an early example of "photo shop' but done by cutting and pasting the original photo into what you want it to be. This example was created by my friend Sam Berliner of Long Island (Sam sadly passed away several years ago.). His explanation for this fantasy Pennsylvania Railroad 4-2-2 was that it was a class Z6s Arctic type (as it would be a cold day in hell before you'd see one.). Sam had a website with all sorts of bizarre creations, such as "quadraplex" and "quintaplex" articulated steam locomotives, various examples of stretched and shortened GG1 electric locomotives, and extra-long EMD diesels taking the DDA40X models to extreme lengths, including full-cowl versions based on the FP45.
@@stuartaaron613 wow thank you so much for sharing! Sam sounds like a clever guy! And I would love to give the credit to him so I was wondering if you think it would be cool to do a video about what you told me here?
The Toledo, Peoria and Western railway had ordered it's very own A4 Class Steam locomotive. The TP&W kept the engines original three chime whistle but gave it a bell, a cowcatcher a large headlight and class lights and number boards. They named it "Spirit of the Midwest," and it was primarily used for excursion as well as commuter services. It had only two rebuilds and was repainted a few times to fit the schemes of the other locomotives in the TP&W Roster, but it continues to operate to this day.
Hi train bandit, I got a GOOD ONE. The PENNSYLVANIA railroad had trouble pulling their coal trains with their 2-10-0's decapods and decided to build 2-10-10-0 double decapods to handle the coal trains because the 2-10-0's were struggling to pull them the prr decided to build these locomotives to save on costs having 2 sets of crew members. The prr had 40 locomotives of this type. Can you guess if they are a tall tale or not
@@NicholasSpisak thanks for the Tall Tale!😃 That's a great story, railroads back then kinda did things like that. If they were already using two locomotive for a train they would then make a articulated locomotive so they could save money on the train crews like you said! Can't wait to do the video!
The D&RG had a double fairlie that was gifted from the UK in 1873 it was named the mountaineer and was a 3ft gauge locomotive though the D&RG did not like it much and had it scrapped by 1888
@@TrainBandit Plenty, I now have my own copy of the Dorling Kindersley/ Smithsonian Train book. And it features numerous pics of locomotives and rolling stock from all over the world. Good book.
Remember dont tell me if the railroad story is true or false, make the story as long or as short as like you like! 😀
Nope. The PRR had 4-4-0's suitable for the job, plus 10-wheelers.
Your absolutely right! Thanks for watching! 😃
Here is the true story behind this locomotive. It is an early example of "photo shop' but done by cutting and pasting the original photo into what you want it to be. This example was created by my friend Sam Berliner of Long Island (Sam sadly passed away several years ago.). His explanation for this fantasy Pennsylvania Railroad 4-2-2 was that it was a class Z6s Arctic type (as it would be a cold day in hell before you'd see one.). Sam had a website with all sorts of bizarre creations, such as "quadraplex" and "quintaplex" articulated steam locomotives, various examples of stretched and shortened GG1 electric locomotives, and extra-long EMD diesels taking the DDA40X models to extreme lengths, including full-cowl versions based on the FP45.
@@stuartaaron613 wow thank you so much for sharing! Sam sounds like a clever guy! And I would love to give the credit to him so I was wondering if you think it would be cool to do a video about what you told me here?
@@TrainBandit yes, please make the video. Sadly Sam's website is no longer online, but you might find pictures on the web.
@@stuartaaron613 awesome, can't wait to get started!
The Toledo, Peoria and Western railway had ordered it's very own A4 Class Steam locomotive. The TP&W kept the engines original three chime whistle but gave it a bell, a cowcatcher a large headlight and class lights and number boards. They named it "Spirit of the Midwest," and it was primarily used for excursion as well as commuter services. It had only two rebuilds and was repainted a few times to fit the schemes of the other locomotives in the TP&W Roster, but it continues to operate to this day.
Thanks! I was just wondering what the next video might be! Thanks 👍😎😄
Just starting work on the video! I have one quick question though, is this a4 referring to a a4 like the Mallard
Hi train bandit, I got a GOOD ONE. The PENNSYLVANIA railroad had trouble pulling their coal trains with their 2-10-0's decapods and decided to build 2-10-10-0 double decapods to handle the coal trains because the 2-10-0's were struggling to pull them the prr decided to build these locomotives to save on costs having 2 sets of crew members. The prr had 40 locomotives of this type. Can you guess if they are a tall tale or not
@@NicholasSpisak thanks for the Tall Tale!😃 That's a great story, railroads back then kinda did things like that. If they were already using two locomotive for a train they would then make a articulated locomotive so they could save money on the train crews like you said! Can't wait to do the video!
@@TrainBandit can't wait to watch it
@@TrainBandit oh I forgot to mention they were classed LC-1's
@@NicholasSpisak ok, I'll add that to the story!😁
I can see PRR actually making this considering the other wacky trains they come up with
@@walter8025 ya same here! 😂 That's what made me think it would be somewhat believable 😂
The D&RG had a double fairlie that was gifted from the UK in 1873 it was named the mountaineer and was a 3ft gauge locomotive though the D&RG did not like it much and had it scrapped by 1888
Thanks for a story! This one I can already see is going to be a lot of fun!!! 😁😀
Looks like it would run on the disney railroad
Lol! Walt Disney probably would have loved it!
The L2 lite…
That's a light rail isn't it?
I think this story is true
@@sly123size thanks for commenting! The next episode has the answer! I believe there should be a link in the description. 🤠
Well that’s 3:13 of my life I wish I had back.
Thank you for your honesty, I'm trying something new😀
Is this true or false. Train photo looks fake
Well, you'll have to stay tuned tell the next video! 😀
Wasn’t that the American Version of Emily?
Baha, it is 😂
There were other 4-2-2s out there in the UK besides the Stirling single, Which Emily was based on
@@christophercarey3232 thanks for the info! I remember watching the old Thomas and friends show! Isn't there also a 2-2-2?
@@TrainBandit Plenty, I now have my own copy of the Dorling Kindersley/ Smithsonian Train book. And it features numerous pics of locomotives and rolling stock from all over the world. Good book.
@@christophercarey3232 I might have to check that book out!
False. I can tell this is a fake photo. The running gear, and push rods are not complete. This looks like an Atlantic type E-6
I kinda figured that might be a dead give away! Ep2 has the answer ruclips.net/video/3KtkoRzFeEM/видео.htmlfeature=shared
I think its true! 😂
Emily if she was american
I know right! 😄😎
FALSE!!! 🤔
Thanks for commenting! I really appreciate it! The answer is in the next video