The Mallet Compounds - And her name was Maud

[@russellgxy2905]

Your explanation on asymmetric slippage was an answer to a question I didn’t know I had but it was very welcome!

[@theimaginationstation1899]

Thanks, your compliment is one I wasn't necesarily expecting - but am happy to have!

[@locolorenzo]

What a brilliant design Ol' Maud was - quite complex, but every complexity serves a very utile purpose.🤔 No offense to Maud, but if this locomotive were to be renamed in today's vernacular, perhaps 'The Hulk' would serve as its personification, as it's appearance from any angle is Massive!😳 Your research and measured presentation gave me a new appreciation. I knew I loved the looks of mallet compounds, but I had no idea of their eloquent design and performance characteristics. Thank you Sir. 🚂Lawrence

[@theimaginationstation1899]

It's an interesting question as to what name she might have gotten through the ages if locomotive development had have occured later. I could imagine a Popeye in there somewhere.

[@locolorenzo]

@@theimaginationstation1899 Sure, why not Popeye(?) - what with those bulging, reciprocating biceps, smoking pipe and all. I presume that we would also have the firebox consuming spinach from the tin can tender? On second thought,🤔 . . . maybe something a little more Marvel-ous for this allegedly-more-sophisticated generation?🙄

[@theimaginationstation1899]

Thor? And also, thanks for watching and thanks for your comments.@@locolorenzo

[@locolorenzo]

@@theimaginationstation1899 Yes. Perfect!

[@maozilla9149]

nice

[@theimaginationstation1899]

Thanks?

[@maozilla9149]

@@theimaginationstation1899 your welcome

[@jims6323]

Unconventional, but excellent all the same!

[@theimaginationstation1899]

She certainly was. I might start calling the like Mauds instead of Mallets...