HO Scale - Fireless Industrial Locomotives

A long time ago, when steam locomotives were the dominant motive power on railroads, there existed a need for a type of engine that could shuttle cars around without smoke, steam, and cinders. These little engines were used in mines, munitions factories, chemical plants, and anywhere there was a potential for an explosion or fire, or where smoke needed to be minimized.

One method was to use a fireless steam locomotive. A "boiler" was filled most (85%) of the way with hot water, and the rest w