The “How much dose 1 lb = in HO scale?” thread set me thinking (I may need to go and rest in a darkened room soon) what locos look obese - steam or diesel, maybe even electric…
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The BL2 looks like it’s ready to drop a litter of 44tonners…
Perhaps a “fireless cooker” looks a bit chubby.
Not necessarily obese, but seriously chubby (note the love handles above the cylinders.)
http://www.kurogane-rail.jp/sl/e9600.html
Gauge, 1067mm (3" 6") Air brakes were fitted some years after construction. This is one of the neater examples. Some were also fitted with Elesco feedwater heaters.
Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964 - with 3 9600s planned for kitbashing)