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Fairlie locomotive
/fˈeəli lˌəʊkəmˈəʊtɪv/
/fˈɛɹli lˌoʊkəmˈoʊɾɪv/
Fairlie locomotive
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a type of steam engine with a unique double-ended design and twin boiler arrangement, often used for hauling heavy loads on narrow-gauge railways
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The Fairlie locomotive, known for its dual-boiler setup, revolutionized railway transport in rugged landscapes.