Builder: M.P.Lynes
Region: Americas
Category entered:
Year entered: 2023
Brand of building bricks used:
LEGO
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About 1927/8 Porter Compressed Air Locomotive by M.P.Lynes
Developed for mines, the compressed air locomotive proved safer than steam and electric trains, providing no spark nor ember that could cause sudden explosions. This particular real world example was built for the Homestake Mining Company.