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 #1347189  by arthur d.
 
Rockingham Racer wrote:Did the railroad ever have these? I'm old enough to remember RW-1 [Rigby to Worcester] coming by FA tower in Lawrence, and the 2nd trick operator considered it a hot one. The Rocket comes to mind. Yes? No? Any names at all on the B&M?
This was the "Bullet" and actually ran on a schedule.

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 #1347190  by arthur d.
 
eriemike wrote:Wasn't there a local freight up to Gloucseter and Rockport called the "Camel's Hump"?
"Camels Hump" was the name of one of the Pacific's, specifically, P-4b 3719. Named in a contest among school children when the class was new to the road.