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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 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 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 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 IX – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens on a tense night as Tom Swift, increasingly aware of potential sabotage attempts, decides to reinforce his home with a newly installed burglar alarm. With critical documents secured in his personal safe and the house quiet under a starless sky, he tries to settle down, only to find himself locked out in minimal clothing amid a brewing storm. The discomfort of being trapped outdoors quickly gives way to concern when Tom realizes something more…
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CHAPTER VIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with a burst of tension as Koku, Tom Swift’s towering, well-meaning assistant, takes matters into his own hands. After spotting a shadowy figure lurking near the property, Koku pursues the intruder, believing it to be the same man seen sneaking around days earlier. Despite Tom’s repeated commands to stop, Koku presses forward, ignoring the protocols in place for such situations. Tom, forced to act swiftly, halts him with a severe…
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CHAPTER VII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with a candid admission by Tom Swift that he has yet to fully envision the ideal design for a superior electric locomotive. This moment, shared with his father and Ned Newton, reveals not weakness but realism—Tom understands that true breakthroughs come not from rushing invention, but from carefully aligning concept with purpose. He acknowledges the limitations of current designs while expressing confidence in the long-term viability of electric…
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CHAPTER VI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with an atmosphere of tension balanced by humor and domestic commotion. Tom Swift awakens to the aftermath of a peculiar and potentially dangerous night. Despite the presence of a mysterious intruder, no confrontation occurs, thanks largely to Koku, Tom's towering and loyal bodyguard who had stood vigilant. Koku’s efforts to protect Tom culminate in an accidental scuffle that sends Rad, the family’s other loyal servant, hurtling through a…
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CHAPTER V – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive shifts focus from industrial invention to the quirky and personal troubles of a close friend. Mr. Damon, a man known for his eccentric expressions and good-natured personality, finds himself the target of a rather unusual string of thefts. His prized buff Orpington chickens, especially a distinguished cockerel named Blue Ribbon Junior, have attracted the attention of relentless burglars. Despite installing barbed wire and providing his servant with a…
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CHAPTER IV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive brings the reader into a late-night conversation charged with tension and excitement. Tom Swift and Mr. Damon arrive at Ned Newton’s residence, confident that the night’s startling events must be shared immediately. Their recent encounter with a highwayman near Ned’s home is presented with a blend of seriousness and humor. Mr. Damon, ever animated, blames the incident on the chaos that tends to follow Tom’s inventive pursuits. Despite the danger,…
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