@Dominic Mazoch posted:Was there a SP class of articulated locomotives based on the cab forewards but the layout was conventional?
Yes, The AC-9 2-8-8-4, from Lima Locomotive Works (1939?).
Ran out of El Paso?
Yes.
Used coal because SP bought a line which required coal fuel?
Yes.
El Paso and Southwestern?
Yes.
Lionel imported a model of it?
Yes, twice.