plymjim Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Went to an event at the local Shriner's club recently. This thing was circling the grounds. Only info available from one of their guys was that they've had it since 1970. Gas engine, sounded like a 6 cyl. but not able to peek under the hood. Interesting piece of equipment. Anybody have any idea if it's really a Plymouth?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldSmith Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 There was a small locomotive company called Plymouth. They were small, and they made small locomotives. The Detroit Zoo has a narrow-gauge railway that shuttles from one end to the other. The locomotive is modeled after the streamlined steqm locomotives of the 30's, but is powered by a Chrysler engine from the 30's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 8 minutes ago, plymjim said: Gas engine, sounded like a 6 cyl. but not able to peek under the hood. Why not? ?It is better to ask for forgiveness than permission! ? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 This one resides at the Fort Wayne Historical Railway repair shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian b Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Same name, but the locomotive company is no relation to the Plymouth automobile, and the locomotives do not have mopar engines. brian b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldSmith Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Detroit Zoo train (Chrysler engine): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyHarold Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Our local railroad historical society has a small Plymouth locomotive. They give train rides and use it to pull the passenger cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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