New arrival to the GNRW:
Pennsylvania J-1 2-10-4 texan by Westside.
Being in Ohio, I need a few engines for my local fellow railroaders (that's my story and I'm sticking with it!). Besides, it was only $213. In 1977 they listed for $230 so, after 40 years and inflation, I figured it was a good buy 
This is another engine that's never been run or, maybe, just test run a few feet. I think the pictures of it scared off a lot of bidders due to foam damage. I've never seen foam this decomposed.
BEFORE:
A little lacquer thinner in a ultra sonic cleaner (although it could also be done by hand). A brass brush was used on the hard spots. The foam doesn't attack the brass as it is smooth with no deterioration so no marks will show when it is painted. The brass only shows a patina.
AFTER:
A deck plate will be added.
One step was broken while I disassembled it. I like the new solder/paste combo that I just obtained as a little paste on the two surfaces, clamp and resistance solder and it's done, quick and easy.
Never seen attachment like this for the cab. It slides on rails for removal, the hand rails hold it on. Now I can, easily, add cab detail.
Drivers show no wear. The coupler was never added.
For a few months, Pennsy borrowed some SF 2-10-4's for use in Ohio so here's a comparison. The SF texan is about 3' longer, both engine and tender.
New foam cut for the box.
Tender/engine headlights plus marker lights will be added along with a lighted cab.
The boiler will also get the dark green and the tender a red deck.
For those who claim that all early brass steam is noisy and the open frame motor and gear has to be replaced:
