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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a model steam locomotive which is correctly scaled, looks heavy and exhibits a great traction force. SOLUTION: This model steam locomotive 1 is composed of a locomotive body 2 which has a boiler 6, a cylinder 7, a driver's cab 8 and a plurality of main driving wheels 9-11 and a coal tender 3 which is coupled to the rear of the driver's cab 8 of the locomotive body 2. The coal tender 3 functions as a driving car. The model steam locomotive 1 is provided with a load applying means 30 between the locomotive body 2 and the coal tender 3 for applying a load to them. By applying the load to the locomotive body 2, its own weight is increased, its wheels are prevented from being derailed and it looks heavier. By applying the load to the coal tender 3, its own weight is increased and its traction force is also increased. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI
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