I just finished watching the Emperor Of The North and am wondering if any of you guys model the #19 that was in the movie ?...
I don't know whether anybody models it, but the locomotive, number 19, still exists at the Age of Steam roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
I believe somebody, perhaps NWSL, produced brass Baldwin Logging Mikados in HO at some time. Maybe one of those would be a decent starting point for a model.
Tom
I don't have a model of the No. 19 but there is some interesting background here on the O. P. & E.:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon,_Pacific_and_Eastern_Railway
Cheers, Ed
I also just watched that movie... funny thing is it appears that the #19 has the same train everytime...
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
Northwest Short Line DID import three very similar locomotives. They're generally described as 70 ton Baldwin 2-8-2's. Same basic engine, but with variations in parts placement.
However, the 70 ton locos had 44" drivers. #19 was a 90 ton engine with 48" drivers. And was also a bit bigger, being heavier.
Sunset also made a logging 2-8-2, but I can't find info on it. It's possible it would be closer.
It's tough finding a 2-8-2 with 48" drivers.
A person might be satisfied with one of the NWSL locos. They DO have a similar look.
Ed