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Real Name |
.007 |
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First Appearance |
The Story of an American Locomotive (August, 1897) |
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Original Publisher |
Scribner's Magazine |
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Created by |
Rudyard Kipling |
Origin[]
.007 is a newly built, living, inexperienced shunting engine from in Rudyard Kipling's 1897 short story .007, originally published as The Story of an American Locomotive The name ".007" reflects its status as a minor and relatively untested member of the rail yard, not yet recognized by a full engine number.
.007 starts off as enthusiastic and eager, but inexperienced and prone to making mistakes due to its naivety. It hopes to learn from the older, more seasoned locomotives to prove its worth and earn respect among its peers. Over the course of the story, .007 learns the value of humility, teamwork, and duty. It discovers that even seemingly small tasks contribute meaningfully to the functioning of the rail yard, instilling a sense of pride and purpose.
Public Domain Literary Appearances[]
Some notable appearances are listed below:
- "The Story of an American Locomotive" (1897)