Thanks, Bill - now I don't have to go throough my "uncatalogued" archives looking for my copy
Bob Nicholson _____________________________ --- In [email protected], "Scale S Only" <scaleso...@...> wrote: > > Hi all -- > > OK, I was forced to get out my ATSF loco book by Ellington which has all the > info anyone could ever want. First, the 2-10-4 that uses essentially the > same superstructure is the 5011 class, not the 5000 class as I thought > earlier. (NOT being a major ATSF fan, these subtleties escaped me.) > These were huge engines with 74" drivers and 42" lead truck wheels. The > AM model can represent either the 3765 class or the 2900 class 4-8-4, as > they are essentially the same except for very minor details and build dates. > > Interesting what these discussions force one to learn! > > Have fun! > Bill Winans > Prescott Valley, AZ > > --- In [email protected], "Robert Nicholson" <user141771@> > wrote: > > > > If I remember correct, the 5000-Class 2-10-4's and the 2900-Class > > 4-8-4's used the same boiler. > > A quick check of drawings in the MR Steam Locomotive Cyc shows the > 5000 class 2-10-4 locomotive alone, pilot tip to end of frame, to be > slightly over two feet longer than the 2900 class 4-8-4. I'm > guessing the boiler would be likewise longer. That 3/8" would be > close enough for some, far enough for others to get their shorts up > all in a knot. > > Still, a 2-10-4 chassis under the AM boiler would be an economical > way of getting a 5000 class in S. Years ago Bachmann did it in HO > and it didn't look too bad. Too bad they put that horrible NYC PT > tender behind it. > > Rich G. > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
