Presenting The Snapper.
This is the custom built (or kit-bashed if you prefer) American Flyer 4-4-2 camelback, that I purchased at last week's train show in Altoona, PA. It was part of an estate of Richard B. of Kittaning, and he did an outstanding job constructing this CNJ A-28 #592.
The real CNJ 592 was built by ALCO in 1901, and has spent the better part of its life on B&O lines. First pulling THE ROYAL BLUE trains from Philly to Jersey City, hitting speeds of 90+. Then it became part of the B&O RR Museum's collection in 1954.
I initially was going to reletter the shell into B&O, but when I realized the history of this particular engine, I wouldn't dare change it now. Now hopefully one of our AF aficionados can help me identify what components were used to construct this S gauge beauty?
It's obvious that 592 started out as a 300 series Atlantic. The tender was shortened, as was the roof cab at the end of the Wooten firebox. What is the center cab off of, as well as the front half of the engine?
Hopefully the pictures will help solve this little mystery.
I'm not an American Flyer fan so I couldn't say where the components came from, but I AM a CNJ fan and I have to say that's one incredible model and kitbash!
A wise move leaving it "as is," it's a one of a kind and a monument to the guy who built it!
A great aquisition Fife! Congratulations!
In case anyone's interested here's the real 592 at the B&O Museum in Baltimore.
https://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=328007
Thanks, Flint. The only thing I may add are the walkways on the hind-quarters. Hey, my 1/64 scale fireman has to get to the tender safely, right?
fifedogHey, my 1/64 scale fireman has to get to the tender safely, right?
You're a lot more solicitous to the poor fireman than the people who bought the real Camelbacks ever were!
Love it! to the builder! to the guy who was smart enough to buy it too! Mr. big dog!
The domes up front look like they came from the 0-8-0 switcher. The cab is unfamiliar.
Same me, different spelling!
Becky - I see what you're saying about the front dome. It has a distinct shape. Thanks.
Great catch fife,
It almost makes me want to get back into S gauge.
From the archives:
Enjoying the World's Greatest Hobby
Northwoods Flyer
The Northwoods Flyer Collection
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American Flyer Trains
"The Toy For the Boy"
"Almost"??? We've got to try harder to convince you!
I'm more interested in my Standard Gauge, here is my 100 year old engine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mKeV7enSP8
The cars are MTH remake except the yellow boxcar which also is prewar Lionel.
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There 'ya go!
Wow! Impressive!
Thanks,
I just picked this 442 Diner up off of choochooauctions
Northwoods Flyer,
Trying to contact you via email.
Don Baker
Don
Fife, that custom just blows me away... gorgeous. Glad you're the proud new owner of it!!
I think at least some of the front end is from a K5 pacific. The dome must have come from something else, but the other details line up. The catwalks and compressor details look like they're original to the atlantic.
-Ellie
smokey1 Thanks, I just picked this 442 Diner up off of choochooauctions
Love, love, love that prewar look!
Thanks Ellie. I shall check that out.
dbaker48 Northwoods Flyer, Trying to contact you via email. Don Baker
Hi Don
I just replied to your email.
Greg
pennytrains smokey1 Thanks, I just picked this 442 Diner up off of choochooauctions Love, love, love that prewar look!
smokey1 Thanks, I just picked this 442 Diner up off of choochooauctions Love, love, love that prewar look!
How about these
Just got these in today
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