| 2-8-4 Nickel Plate Berkshire Steam Locomotive, 1 1/2" Scale |
| This finely detailed model is of the Berkshire type locomotive as built for the Nickel Plate Road by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1949. These were the last steam locomotives built by Lima and were a fine example of steam locomotive design during the "super power" era. |
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Complete Plans for the Entire Locomotive and Tender are Available |
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All Required Castings are Available |
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Design is Fully Proven by a Number of Operational Locomotives |
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Overall Width
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16 9/16 inches |
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Bore and Stroke
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2 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches |
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Valve Gear
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Baker, Long Lap |
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Valves
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Piston, 1 1/2 inch diameter |
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Axle Bearings
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Radial Needle and Thrust |
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Driver Lateral Motion
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Front 5/64 inches, Others 3/64 inches |
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Minimum Track
Radius
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40 feet |
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Weight, Empty,
Locomotive
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1000 pounds
(locomotive) 400 pounds(tender) |
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Smokebox Outside
Diameter
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11 1/8 inches |
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Fire Box, Inside
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10 1/2
x 15 5/8 inches 164 square inches |
| This locomotive is one of the most accurate models ever produced. All parts have been reproduced with the highest level of accuracy possible. Careful selection of design elements have also resulted in a powerful, smooth running locomotive that is enjoyable to operate. |
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