honorary steam locomotive

noun

Definitions

  1. A diesel locomotive that outputs a large amount of exhaust, to the point it resembles the…

    A diesel locomotive that outputs a large amount of exhaust, to the point it resembles the exhaust from a steam locomotive, particularly those produced by the American Locomotive Company.

    • All of the motive power shown is steam, with the exception of three Alco PA units, which seem generally to have been elevated to the position of honorary steam locomotives.
    • The refurbished motor roars to life, practically an honorary steam locomotive when it's cold.

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