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What’s the significance of the locomotive Scott ?

I am one of those "Ferro Equine Phials" (AKA: "Foamers", "Railbuffs", or "Railfans") types, and have many Railroad related items surrounding my Workstation.
As much that can fit without taking up too much Work ready Real Estate, that is!

The 4-6-2 "L.N.E.R. Mallard" in the first pic, is carved from Wood, and was given to me by my Parents on my 41st Birthday.

It's a really nice looking carving! Size is very close to "HO Scale" for Model Railroads (apx. 1:87.1 Scale Size).

As to why it's in the picture, it just happened to be in the right place at the right time.
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Actually, I wanted to see if anyone would identify or mention it in this thread.

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You realize that it is the Mallard

Good Eyes, dude!
It's hard for me to see what it is, and I took the picture! [Linked Image]

BTW, are you a Fellow Railfan too?

We have some Railroad related stuff posted in a few areas of ECN, mostly equipment from the U.S.; so if you haven't seen any of this stuff yet, do a little searching in the following forum areas:

* Photos Submitted For Discussion (this area),

* General Discussion Area,

* Electrical Theory and Applications,

* Technical Reference Area.

Scott35

p.s.:
"Ferro Equine Phials"
translates into
"Iron Horse Lovers" -
a slang term given to Railfans by Railroad "Old Timers" (the crews of the Steam era & 1st to mid 2nd Generation Diesel era).

Scott " 35 " Thompson
Just Say NO To Green Eggs And Ham!