Pennsy P5A

[Supermicha]

Hi.

At ebay i found a brass HO model of an Pennsylvania P5A 4-6-4 electric loco. Can anyone tell me, who built it, when, and how much was it when built?

Thanks, Micha

[Supermicha]

Hi.

At ebay i found a brass HO model of an Pennsylvania P5A 4-6-4 electric loco. Can anyone tell me, who built it, when, and how much was it when built?

Thanks, Micha

[ndbprr]

Not without more information. The last I remember was about 20 years ago by Alco models. They make so much noise I call mine "the grinders". Alco was never noted for their smooth mechanisms or running ability. As I recall they were about $225.00 list. they have a three pole open frame motor driving a gear on one axle. The other axles are connected by a gear train made of fiber gears mounted on the side wall of the frame. there must be 8 or 9 gears in it. Like I said not the best mechanism and you need at least 30" radius curves to prevent derailment of the lead truck after doing some modfiying to it..

[ndbprr]

Not without more information. The last I remember was about 20 years ago by Alco models. They make so much noise I call mine "the grinders". Alco was never noted for their smooth mechanisms or running ability. As I recall they were about $225.00 list. they have a three pole open frame motor driving a gear on one axle. The other axles are connected by a gear train made of fiber gears mounted on the side wall of the frame. there must be 8 or 9 gears in it. Like I said not the best mechanism and you need at least 30" radius curves to prevent derailment of the lead truck after doing some modfiying to it..