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2. Geared Locomotives

These models use a same D/A oscillating engine with gearing to produce models of unusual industrial locomotives. This would include Stephen Lewin overtypes and Lumpy Tom, or could have a hidden geared engine where the prototype was direct drive, such as the Vertical boiler Balmforth Brothers, the De Wintons for the Penryhn Quarry main line or the more usual De Winton but with the engine geared. This group also includes several types of Tramway Locomotives where the engine and gearing are not readily seen and would include the manufacturers as Beyer Peacock, Graffenstaden, Henschel & Sohn, SLM, Machinefabriek "Brenda" etc. Finally, we can include the Festiniog lcomotives built with dummy outside cylinders and hidden geared engine for slow running, including the George England saddle tanks and Fairlies.
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