BLI is showing the G Scale Cab Forward Prototype Brass model

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
1

Check out the BLI web page to see pictures of their Pilot model.

http://www.broadway-limited.com/products/images/gcabforward/Gscale04edtJR.jpg

http://www.broadway-limited.com/products/images/gcabforward/Gscale14edtJR.jpg

2

That is one great looking engine! I love those cab forwards… I would get one but it is WAY too expensive

3

It is very nice looking but it is 1/29 scale, not 1/32 like my Daylight so it is not good for my use.

The engine and tender is very large and almost 5 feet in length.

It is really a shame the 1/29 and 1/32 scale both are being used for G scale standard gauge by different inporters. Some of us have 1/32 and some have 1/29 and they don’t look right together.

Technical Specifications

Primary Materials: Brass
Secondary Materials: Steel
Scale: 1:29
Gauge: 45mm
Wheel Arrangement: 4-8-8-2
Locomotive Length: 37.3in. (840mm)
Locomotive Width: 5.1in. (115mm)
Tender Length: 20.9in. (470mm)
Tender Width: 4.9in. (110mm)
Locomotive Weight: 14 kg
Tender Weight: 5 kg
Minimum Radius: 8 feet (96 in.)