Overland Models Norfolk & Western (N&W) Water Tank Car One-of-a-Kind Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Overland Models
Manufacturer ID:
1728
Additional IDs:
1728.1 (factory painted)
Factory:
Ajin Precision, Korea
Prototype Info
Style:
water tank car
Road Name:
Norfolk & Western (N&W)
Ext. Reference:
Notes:
These cars were needed when the distance between water columns was too great for the tender that accompanied the steam locomotive. As steam disappeared, water columns were gradually removed. Today's excursion trains, that use a steam locomotive, will have an additional auxiliary water tank car in the consist.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1988
Product Type:
brass
Finish:
unpainted | painted
Wheels:
scale
Couplers:
scale
Decals:
not included
Notes:
This model was produced to go along with Overland's N&W 2-6-6-4 engine.
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
The model has a back-up light...
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
...on both ends.