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Zephyr4501 — Aeolus Sprite
Published: 2016-02-25 23:12:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 2624; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 24
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Next up on the streamliner list... CB&Q's Aeolus!This engine was originally a regular 4-6-4, but was streamlined, renumbered 4000, and renamed to Aeolus. After the 1930's, the engine was de-streamlined, but still retained it's number. In the 1960's, the engine remained on the scrap line in Galesburg, IL, until being moved to La Crosse, WI to be put on display.
I've actually seen ol' Aeolus in person, back when I was younger.
Credits to DanielArkansanEngine railroadbrony4412 and RyanBrony765
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Wow, if someone hadn't told me beforehand, I would've thought this fine engine was made outta pure silver! Great job as always.
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Haaaa! Nice! And we got the Aeolus in LaCrosse. If I ever restore her, there will be a point in time where I'll re-streamline it for a few years.
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The one they called "Big Alice the Goon" 
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Ooh, A Stream-liner . . . That's good. Good Job
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I wonder if the CBQ was inspired by the Commodore Vanderbilt.
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Probably was. Aeolus was streamlined in 1939, 5 years after the launch of the Commodore Vanderbilt.
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I like that. Whoever came up with the idea of a stainless steel streamlined engine deserves a lot of credit.
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Oooh this looks fancy! Reminds me of the Mercury. Good job!
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Hmm....Mind if I use this? I THINK I found my next MS Paint Project.
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you're welcome. 
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Oh, yes. I will get to it.
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just thought I remind you. I will most likely make a ATSF Hudson just like 3463 that will burn greenhouse friendly fuel
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