I recently saw two of these in action at a train show on two different layouts. Got me to wondering just how many are out there. Does anyone know how many were produced?
If you have one let’s see it in action. Here’s mine.
Brent[C):-)]
Does anyone know how many were produced?
Only BLI would know this information. I purchased the almost twin PRR J1’s copied from the T1 which BLI produced both models about the same time since the basic drive system was the same. Nice model.
CZ
Those are good looking locos! If they are still available, I’d love one in my roundhouse. Awesome looker!
Much better looking than the short legged fully shrouded 2-10-4’s the CP used.
I always laughed when I saw a picture of a fully streamiled 35 mph mountain hauler!
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I have 3 of them, and I love them. They are extremely heavy and the mechanism is reliable. Although the BLI DCC version (QSI) is a lot better than the Blueline DCC version (BLI proprietary sound system)
40 were built by Lima locomotive works. Their tractive efford was upgraded with engine 3009+ to 108,625 lbs. (Don’t quote me on the engine number)
These were the predecessors to the mighty H-8. A number of design pieces were actually ported from the T-1 to the H-8. The T-1 was also known as a rail straightner. Some sections of track had to be replaced or maintained on a monthly basis!
| T-1 | 2-10-4 | 3000-3039 | Lima | 566,000 | 93,350/108,625 |
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Wish I had bought the PRR
They had the most and ran a trial against the 2-6-6-4 and picked the 2-10-4
Maybe we as modelers should consider the fact that the C&O first built 2-10-4’s than moved to the 2-6-6-6 and the 2-8-4 later on. Both these other locos had strong design roots in the 2-10-4.
BUT, both where easier on track, more nibl