A prototype for the.... Stiesel?

[nachoman]

For those unaware, a Stiesel is a mythical combination of a steam and diesel locomotive. These whimsical concoctions are built by modelers for the purpose of pulling special trains during club open houses. Turns out, there is a prototype for them. Check it out:

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[TrainNut]

Very interesting. I guess my design needs to be modified a bit.

[Sumpter250]

Now that is an ACE you won't be able to keep "up your sleeve"!

[MountainMan]

Hmmm...fortunately, Emmett Brown has found a far better solution for the Pandorum RailRoad. 8-)

[poliss]

Not so mythical as you might think. Here's another one from the 1920s. The Experimental Kitson-Still Steam/Diesel Hybrid Locomotive. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.lner.info/locos/IC/kitson.shtml">http://www.lner.info/locos/IC/kitson.shtml</a><!-- m -->

[MountainMan]

Nothing new under the sun...and diesels are marely a waystep, not the final technological answer.