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CHAPTER X – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with a visit from the ever-curious and animated Mr. Wakefield Damon, who arrives at the Swift workshops eager to witness the progress of Tom’s latest marvel. Always fascinated by mechanical ingenuity, Damon recalls with amusement how one of Tom’s older inventions—an electrified fence—solved a cat problem on his estate with shocking efficiency. Now, his interest lies in something far more ambitious: a revolutionary electric locomotive. Tom,…-
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CHAPTER XI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a crucial juncture in the development of the Hercules 0001, as Tom directs his energy toward the delicate process of electrical integration. The locomotive, an engineering colossus weighing nearly two hundred thousand pounds and tipping the scale at two hundred eighty-five tons when complete, demanded precise calibration and immense power. Tom calculated a need for forty-four hundred horsepower, converted into a steady stream of 3,000 volts…
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CHAPTER XII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive unfolds in a climate of rising anticipation and unease as the long-awaited trial day for the Hercules 0001 draws near. Tension escalates when Ned Newton uncovers signs of sabotage—an attempt involving explosives meant to cripple the project. The immediate investigation led by Tom, Ned, and Barton Swift identifies the likely perpetrator: O’Malley, a known agent acting under orders to hinder the H. & P. A. railroad. The motive seems rooted less in…
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CHAPTER XIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens on a day filled with cautious optimism as Tom Swift finally unveils the Hercules 0001 to a gathering of friends, engineers, and curious onlookers. The electric locomotive, towering at over ninety feet, is unlike anything seen on a rail line before. Its bold design features elevated windows, a sleek body, and a raised pantagraph giving it an imposing silhouette against the industrial backdrop. As the crowd gathers along the yard track, Tom powers…
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CHAPTER XIV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins four months after Tom finalized his agreement with the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad to bring electric innovation to their lines. During this time, development on the Hercules 0001 has progressed steadily, although security concerns have not diminished. Andy O'Malley, a known saboteur hired by Montagne Lewis, remains missing, prompting Tom to strengthen safeguards around his facility. Fences are reinforced, guards are posted, and electric…
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CHAPTER XIX – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive starts with a jolt—both literal and emotional—as Hercules 0001 begins an uncontrolled descent down a steep mountain grade. Tom Swift and Ned Newton, alone in the cab, are instantly thrown into a life-or-death situation. The brakes, essential for managing the descent, fail to respond. Tom’s mind, typically calm under pressure, races through options. He’s relieved that no freight cars are attached, but the gravity of their speed builds with every…
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CHAPTER XX – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive unfolds against the backdrop of a narrowly avoided disaster. A potential wreck involving Express No. 28 is prevented thanks to a timely delay and an urgent message from the Half Way operator. The warning reaches Hammon Station just in time, and proper signals are set to avert a collision. As the Hercules 0001 barrels down a steep grade at full speed, Tom’s steady hand and the locomotive’s responsive controls prove crucial. The situation could have…
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CHAPTER XXI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive delivers a pulse-quickening turn as an ominous cry—“The switch! It is open!”—slices through the hum of electricity and steel. Tom Swift, standing inside the cab of the Hercules 0001, reacts instantly, eyes snapping to the track ahead. A misaligned switch, if left unchecked, threatens to send the powerful locomotive off-course at high speed. The danger is real and immediate. With no time to radio ahead, Tom relies on instinct. His hand flies to…
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CHAPTER XXII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a moment of near disaster as Hercules 0001 lurches unexpectedly onto a siding due to a misaligned switch. The abrupt diversion leads to a rough but controlled stop, avoiding a full derailment by Tom’s quick reaction. The jolt damages the locomotive’s front end, but the more urgent issue isn’t mechanical. A figure had been seen tampering with the switch moments before the incident. As the dust settles, Koku, Tom’s loyal and towering…
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CHAPTER XXIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins with tension already rising, as Hercules 0001 strikes a bumper post at the end of a timber siding. The impact jars the massive locomotive, bending the front-end pilot and causing a moment of panic. Mr. Wakefield Damon, shaken but unharmed, quickly assesses the situation. Although the damage is visible, the locomotive remains operational. But the real danger hasn’t yet arrived. Moments later, a group of men led by Montagne Lewis appears, their…
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