OK, I just saw a model of this monster N&W, how long is the model?? can it fit on any existing layout? The thing costs $2400.00 — it says it has 4 motors ! ! C’mon guys, is it for real??? Now, does anyone out there really own one of these behemoths? if so, tell us how they run, all you guys with “big boys” must cringe when you see this thing coming at you, (mines bigger than yours!!!) it’s what you must call steam envy. were there any of this model made years ago???
ALCO (yes there was a model company called like the builder of real locomotives) is the lone importer which came out with this monster. This was around 1980. The model you have seen is very likely an ALCO piece. But Global Outlet announced to import a new run of these, but only next year at the earliest.
I don’t own one of the ALCO models, but have heard that they run fine, but relatively noisy (which could probably be solved with newer motors). These models have been produced in Japan, and Japanese craftsmanship usually is excellent - it should be worth the $2400.
speaking of which- what happened to Pacific Fast Mail?
Unfortunately they ceased their importing activity during the beginning 1990s, don’t know the exact year.
I regret this most because they seemingly NEVER brought in any product of low quality or craftsmanship. They always emphasized good carftsmanship and durability, and one really got something for the money.
Thus the end of their business I have heard had nothing to do with selling rates going down, but with the death of one of their leaders. But I don’t know for sure.
I have one. It is no where near the detail and performance level of the Globel Outlet offering, and can often be found for around $1K - 2K. It is very long.
Here is an Alco model.
Oh yes, and what about United?
looking over old MRs, pics of the PFM models were intreseting because the models looked real nice. just a new motor, conversion to DCC, white LEDs, some oil, and then you have a nice engine that runs GREAT too! but sadly, they’re most likely gone now. but i’m sure that a small reason for PFM’s demise was that since they made great quality models, and likely at a high price, please correct me, that not many people could afford it. could also be be because of overland, challenger, and alco getting a bigger share of the brass market, but what do I know? im only guessing.
That is one heck of a loco!! I wonder what it would pull and what kind of curves would it handle? I guess it is in HO? Mike
I can’t remember who it is off hand, but somebody is taking reservations for another run of these things in brass. There was a thread about them not too long ago, but I can’t remember who it was off hand. It has been one of those days.
Edit: Here ya go: http://www.globaloutlet.com/norfolk-western-jawn-henry-c-25.html
Being that Sam Tech is doing them, they should be a kick butt model. Sam Tech does a good bit of The Coach Yard’s stuff.
Didn’t C&O have something similar that was even bigger?
Please don’t show this loco to cuda ken! More Power! Argh Argh!
Yeah, C&O had a turbine that was quite a looker in my opinion. I think it is the best looking of all the turbines. They were built for “The Chessie”, the passenger train that never was. Overland just released a really nice model of the C&O turbine… http://www.overlandmodels.com/showroom.php?model_name_id=100&PHPSESSID=af2a7ec59d0ebe1a38bff363c17c75d9
PFM stopped importing?
I wonder what Don has been up to then…
I doubt I would ever own such a loco, not for my current layout plans, and since it was experimental, it never found common use. It prolly look clunky even on 36 inch radius. Its gonna like wiiide radius.