General Mahone's Miniature Engine, 1874

Tue Jul 17 06:56:27 EDT 2018

The article mentions a 9 inch gauge.

 R.D.
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Well, it looks like Gen. Mahone played with toy trains, too.  His little engine had 8" drivers.

See attached article from 1874 Railroad Gazette.  Too bad the gauge of the track is not mentioned.

Unbelievable...

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