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MILLENNIUM MACHINE

The Millennium Machine was to be a unique cab-control car pushed by a pair of 4000hp GE diesel locomotives, all streamlined in custom housings. The cab control car was to have a simulated control station above the actual control station.

Image: Promotional material, from a painting by Bob Lorenz.

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Depicted in illustrated promotional material as consisting of an A & B Unit, both presumably powered.

Image: Photo of model, modified in 2020 to approximate the art of the rest of the train found in the 21st Century Limited Project Book.

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  Image: Early promotional material giving a sneak peek at the Millennium Machine at far left -- an early configuration that would soon change considerably. 21st Century Limited Train  
  Image: A more refined design from the 21st Century Limited Project Book. 21st Century Limited Train  
  Image: Designer Michael Berardesco puts the finishing touches on a large scale promotional model of the refined Millennium Machine. 21st Century Limited Train - Michael Berardesco  
 

A G Scale promotional model featured both the A and B Units of the 8000 horsepower duo.

Image: John Costanza and Chelsea of Century 20 Antiques in Highland Park, NJ.

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Promotional desktop model of the Millennium Machine lead unit.

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Image: Non-functioning resin and wood model on HO scale track.

Images: Todd Schannuth collection

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