How (not) to make a Locomotive more Flexible - Articulated Boiler Mallets

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Published on June 6, 2025 11:00:09 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kh8ExO7KPY

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In today's video, we take a look at the articulated boiler Mallets of the AT&SF railroad and why making a high pressure container bendy is a bad idea

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