PLM locomotive 6101, spirit-fired (Aster gauge 1)
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Arch Four , Area 39 End Cabinet (display) |
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A dark green gauge 1 spirit-fired live steam model of a French PLM 4-6-2 locomotive, number 6101, with eight-wheel tender number 28-48, made by Aster.
The locomotive has typical PLM twin domes and diagonal piping, and has a wedge-shaped cab. It's displayed at the head of a run of gauge 1 European coaches.
The original locomotive
The locomotive class PLM 6101 to 6171 went into service in 1911 (the prototype having been built in 1909).
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