The Pilot or Cowcatcher mounted on the front of the Kingston Flyer New Zealand

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The metal guard mounted on the front of the engine is known as the pilot, or cow catcher, the device is to deflect obstacles from the track that might otherwise derail the train.

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Size: 3850px × 2818px
Location: Kingston Station Nr Queenstown Central Otago South Island New Zealand
Photo credit: © GoNewZealand / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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