Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1915 — Largest Locomotive. [ARTICLE]

Largest Locomotive.

A hundred years ago the first locomotive weighed about six tons, and drew eight loaded cars. At present the largest locomotive reported to be in use is a huge compound engine which measures 120 feet over all and weighs 750,000 pounds. It is an oil burner and carries 4,000 gallons of oil and 12,000 gallons of water. It cost >45,000 to build. These giants have reached a point where one locomotive is so long that it is hinged in the middle with a flex! ble joint so that it can turn a curve without upsetting