Al has childhood memories of operating an 0-4-0 Switcher and writes:

I grew up along side a team track, was carried up to the main line by a friendly engineer and fireman, and learned how to run the little 0-4-0 switcher. One day when steam was up and they were in the diner having lunch, I stole the combo and ran it solo to the main line and back. Needless to said, I was scolded.