steam locomotive
Americannoun
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Only eight Big Boys exist today, and Big Boy 4014 is the only one working—making it the world’s largest operating steam locomotive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The steam locomotive was the first in the UK to officially reach 100mph, and was the first-ever service to run non-stop from London to Edinburgh.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2023
In the 1970s, he designed the iconic cartoon steam locomotive that welcomed viewers every week to “Soul Train.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2023
The 82nd Snoqualmie Railroad Days festival returns with steam locomotive demonstrations, a car show, a Plein Air Paintout, vendor booths, a music crawl, food and more.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2021
The child was doubly mistaken, for in the first place she meant matador, and in the second place there was no matador, just a bright red steam locomotive.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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