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Erie Triplex

Over 15 years in the making - this 7-1/4 inch gauge engine is being built by Mike Darbyshire.
This engine is a true compound. The center cylinders receive the high pressure super heated steam. One side is exhausted to the rear cylinders and the other side is exhausted to the front cylinders. Unlike the prototype, this model will be fired with propane.
first look
first look		 unloading
unloading		 on the table
on the table		 smoke box view
smoke box view
on track
on track		 tender view
tender view		 Mike shows headlight
Mike shows headlight		 proud builder
proud builder
off track
off track		 over-hang
over-hang		 connection
connection		 triplex
triplex
back head
back head		 trailing truck
trailing truck		 tender underframe
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MJACKSON 19-Oct-2010 02:10
I was wondering if anyone was building a triplex locomotive. It looks really cool. I hope it works out well when you get it finish it. I have heard of a locomotive bigger than the big boy caled The Bigger Boy . I am not sure if any of those have ever been built. Best of luck on your steamers.
Ian Thomas 03-Sep-2008 13:34
Hello Mike
Your loco is impressive
could you please tell me where plans for the virginian triplex are available from as I have a part built 7 1/4 gauge chassis with som Hand Drawn plans from a deceased estate in australia.
regards Ian Thomas

Adelaide South Australia
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