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"Behind every steam locomotive there's a tender behind."

We spend so much time photographing the front end of steam locomotives, maybe it's time to give the oft-ignored, unsung tender its due.

Scale, tinplate, toy, prototype are eligible as long as the tender figures prominently in the photo.  Also eligible: Turbine, diesel fuel tenders and auxiliary water tenders.

So, without further adieu, a little starter.

KGB 102911 101977 Frisco 1632 0031979 October IRM 007

Rusty

 

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Here are some pics of my K Line scale Pennsy A5 locomotive and tender.  I bought it brand new in early 2019 and weathered it using pastels chalks.  IMHO the slope back tender is what brings a special character to the A5.  fullsizeoutput_640

To give it an added authentic look, ... I took special care to add spilled coal around the upper deck and slope of the tender.  IMG_9059IMG_9077IMG_9058

 I spilled coal on the tender's apron. IMG_9185

The A5 and it's tender on the layout in action.   This Pennsy A5 has become one of my favorite locomotives to run on the layout.  It's old weather beaten  look blends right in with the era of which I model.  IMG_9103IMG_9145IMG_9125

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