C16

Pioneer locomotive N^o 42 "Anglo-Saxon" was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1880 to conquer the steep grades and sharp curves of Colorado’s Denver & Rio Grande Railway. For decades, the highly successful 2-8-0 Consolidation Class was the standard motive power of the narrow gauge railroad. Sold to Otto Mear’s spectacular Silverton Railroad in 1887, N^o 42 served faithfully for an additional twenty years before being retired around 1909.

As well as N^o 42, just described, the model is also available as Denver & Rio Grande N^o 268 (in black or 'Bumble Bee' livery) and as N^o 278 (in black livery).

No 268 with Bumble Bee livery

Technical specifications

• 2-8-0 inside framed chassis, internally (butane) gas fired.
• Controls fitted as standard: safety valve, pressure gauge, water gauge, displacement lubricator, vacuum relief valve, gas regulator and fitted servo for speed/reverse control.
• Boiler: diameter (57mm), capacity 200ml, working pressure 45psi.
• Cylinders: diameter (8mm), piston stroke (19mm).

  No 278

• Dimensions: length 11" (280mm), width (110mm), height 6" (150mm).
• Weight: 2.65 kg.
• Colours: black, blue, green or red.
• Gauge: 45mm, with insulated wheels.