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Subject: O-Scale & O-Gauge 3rd Rail CB&Q O-5 4-8-4
From: "bill_og" <haywarb@b...>
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:38:22 -0000
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FYI. New Offering.

The 3rd Rail division of Sunset Models (www.3rdrail.com) has recently 
offered a Burlington Route O-5 4-8-4 Northern steam locomotive in 
both 2-rail O-scale and 3-rail O-gauge for MSRP = $1100. Check out 
the "Spring 2002 Brochure" on their web site. To my knowledge, this 
is the only CB&Q 4-8-4 ever offered in 3-rail. I understand that the 
production numbers will be low. 

These models feature a) brass construction, b) detailed cab & 
backhead, c) Pittman flywheel motor, d) Puff 'N' Chuff Synch w/ 
Smoke, e) Marker/classification lights, f) sprung drivers, and g) 
Lionel TMCC RailSound w/Coil Coupler on 3-rail versions. Anticipated 
delivery late 2002. I understand that the minimum track radii are 
56" for 2-rail and 72" for 3-rail. 

They are not sure of the road number yet. Due to its famed excursion 
service, #5632 would probably be popular. Also, since the #5614(St 
Joe, MO), #5629 (Golden, CO), #5631 (Sheridan, WY), and #5633 
(Douglas, WY) are preserved, these road numbers may also have a 
following. Maybe some of the other scrapped O-5's have a large 
following. Let 3rd Rail know if you have a preference. 

FYI only. I am not an employee, stockholder, dealor, or vendor for 
3rd Rail. Just a BRHS fan (fool ?) like the rest of you BRHSlisters.

Enjoy!

Bill H. 




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