Billy

Billy, known as Ol' Billy, is one of the main locomotives who works for the North Valley Shortline.
He's the oldest brother of Austin and Casey.
== Bio: ==
Billy is often seen working on the mountain passenger service pulling his signature passenger train, called The Mountaineer. He's also frequently seen working on the log trains with Vivian. He also gets used on the yard work and he also sometimes gets used on local freight too. 
Billy was built by North Valley's Workshops in July 1978, as David McGuire wanted to fulfill his son's dream of riding an 1800's era steam locomotive. He is a replica of Central Pacific Railroad 4-6-0 #177. He was the first of a trio of replicas, the others being his brothers Austin and Casey who were built at a later date. 
Billy is a wise, friendly, and hard worker. He always tries to keep everyone in a good mood, and is always there when someone is feeling down. Despite his known nickname, he's still rather young and is always up to learn new things. He's very proud of his job, and never complains. He's certainly not the fastest, but the passengers enjoy his slow speeds, allowing for a much more comfortable ride. Because of his design, and how he's a replica of the classic CPRR locomotives, Billy is one of the poster boy's for the railroad, as tourists, railfans, and others love his classic 1870's styling of his namesake locomotive. 
== Technical Details: ==
Model: Sacramento Shops Ten Wheeler Replica
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0 "Ten-Wheeler" type.
Weight: ???
Fuel Type: Oil (The wood in his tender is fake.)
Whistle: Baldwin 8-inch hooter
== Trainz Model: ==
Billy's model is Trainz Forge's Central Pacific Stevens 4-6-0s 18, 19, and 177. It's freeware and can be downloaded from Trainz Forge's freeware steam locomotives page.
== Trivia: ==
* The real 177 was built in 1866, and placed into service in August 7th of that year. It was renumbered to #1764 in 1891, #2193 in 1901, and retired and sold for scrap on November 20th, 1916.
* He's the first replica engine to be named. Although in real life, there was never a replica of CPRR #177.
*The real 177 was also involved in a wreck on November 14th, 1869 at Alamenda Junction. #177 and locomotive #173 were out of service for 2 years.
*Some sources say the real #177 was named "F. D. Atherton."
*Billy was also the last main character planned.
**"Billy was kind of a last minute decision. While planning the main characters, I wanted to add a steam locomotive that was styled out of the 1870's. He was originally gonna be the CPRR Jupiter, but I decided to make him one of the 4-6-0's to make him a little unique." -Atlantic Coast Railfanner.
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