Hi, I am new to this group (and to brass locomotives). I am modeling the late 1930's CB&Q in Illinois/Missouri and would like to get the group's opinions on the Overland 4-8-2. Is this an accurate mo
The Overland B-1A is a relatively good model. It's very close in accuracy and only a handful of issues would keep it from being right on. It is a very nice representation. Mine runs good, replace the
Kevin, My condolences. I hope you know a lot about soldering brass kits. I have 2 of the B1a engines, one is in pieces, the other is better both don't run worth a plug. Nice running gear, bad gearbox
I have one and so does a local Q member. He runs his all the time and it runs great. I run mine on occation as I have a small layout, but it runs great as well. No problems with either one of our B1'
Hi, I am new to this group (and to brass locomotives). I am modeling the late 1930's CB&Q in Illinois/Missouri and would like to get the group's opinions on the Overland 4-8-2. Is this an accurate mo
Kevin, I think that there is a problem here in concept. If this engine is modeled as a Lignite burner then it would not have operated in Illinois/Missouri. While others have done a fine job describin
Mine has been in and out of the shop numerous times. Had to remotor and regear early-on. This is true of most of my brass engines, so don't hold that against this model. I like the model because it h