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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 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 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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CHAPTER XXIV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive escalates into a high-stakes encounter as Tom finds himself in the middle of a sabotage attempt designed to derail both his invention and reputation. The freight train thunders toward a wrongly positioned switch, a setup meant to cause destruction. Montagne Lewis, desperate to eliminate the competition posed by the Hercules 0001, believes his plan will go unnoticed. From his elevated position, Tom spots the danger and reacts instantly. His warning…
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CHAPTER XXV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins with an air of tense anticipation as the Hercules 0001 prepares for its full-speed test run across the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad. With Tom Swift at the controls and key figures such as Mr. Damon and Mr. Bartholomew aboard, the locomotive begins its journey with a smooth start that quickly evolves into a powerful demonstration of electric precision. As the miles pass and the mountainous terrain approaches, the locomotive does not falter.…
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CHAPTER XV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins in silence, broken only by the soft crunch of Ned Newton’s footsteps as he creeps through the dimly lit yard of the Swift Construction Company. The night is heavy with tension. Ned, dressed in dark clothes and guided by instinct, suspects that someone may be targeting the Hercules 0001 again. A faint flicker of movement near the perimeter fence confirms his unease. He crouches low, eyes fixed on a shadow that slinks along the boundary—someone…
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