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Emperor Of The North Train...

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Posted by 7j43k on Thursday, December 28, 2017 3:55 PM

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

 

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Posted by NWP SWP on Thursday, December 28, 2017 11:17 AM

I also just watched that movie... funny thing is it appears that the #19 has the same train everytime...

Steve

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Posted by gmpullman on Thursday, December 28, 2017 9:39 AM

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

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Posted by ACY Tom on Thursday, December 28, 2017 9:38 AM

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

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Emperor Of The North Train...
Posted by marksrailroad on Thursday, December 28, 2017 2:06 AM

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 ?...

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