The Jupiter

The Jupiter is a steam locomotive featured in the Journey of the Jupiter book. The Jupiter is based on the Central Pacific Railroad #60, a 4-4-0 type locomotive that attended the Golden Spike ceremony commemorating the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869.

Model Designs

 * 2000 (Tall Funnel)
 * 2002 (Short Funnel)

Trivia

 * The engine is a repainted model of The Mogul, with a different funnel design.
 * The Jupiter's funnel was drastically shortened in 2002, in order for the engine to better fit under bridges and tunnels.