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1983 Geared Steam Locomotives by P-B-L

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

P-B-L

Factory:

Samhongsa, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

Shay, 2-truck

Road Name:

New Mexico Lumber Company

Model Info

Gauge:

Sn3

Introduced:

1983

Road Number:

7

Qty Made:

15

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted


(image copyright © P-B-L)

(image copyright © P-B-L; used by permission)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

P-B-L

Factory:

Samhongsa, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

Shay, 2-truck

Road Name:

New Mexico Lumber Company

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1983

Road Number:

7

Qty Made:

15

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Please note that these models came from the factory with wheels that were gauged to the old NMRA standard for S, and these will need to be regauged to run on today's S-scale track, which is not a trivial project.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

P-B-L

Factory:

Samhongsa, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

Shay, 3-truck

Road Name:

Westside Lumber Co.

Model Info

Gauge:

Sn3

Introduced:

1983

Road Number:

12

Qty Made:

60 (box says "...out of 120")

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Weight:

24oz

Magazine Article:

Model Railroader, February 1984

Notes:

At the time P-B-L used the "Milestone Models" trade name. The model has a Canon CN-22 motor, and with the special gearing, it delivers true-to-prototype speeds. The model has 82 parts to it. It can handle 22-inch radii.


(image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)

(image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

P-B-L

Factory:

Samhongsa, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

Shay, 3-truck

Road Name:

Westside Lumber Co.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1983

Road Number:

12

Qty Made:

15

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Online Article:

Notes:

Please note that these models came from the factory with wheels that were gauged to the old NMRA standard for S, and these will need to be regauged to run on today's S-scale track, which is not a trivial project.


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

A run-by of the engine pulling a logging train on Bill Lane's layout.

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