Hello O scalers
New addition: a Gil Stovicek 2-10-2 ...just the thing for pulling a long , long train. Gils' American Central Road , Lynhurst , Ohio (according to a MR article) began in 1937 . Gil custom built a number of engines ...this 2-10-2 seems to have the drive and wheels from Lobaugh ...as well as the tender wheels /trucks. Nicely built ... I heard tale, once Gil built an engine he would give it a "break in" session of pulling 40 cars around his layout for a few hours to work out any bugs. Based on the components of this engine guessing built late 40's or 50's ? Engine is fully sprung .... engineer would have the ride of a Lincoln Town Car up in the cab .
Anyone out there with more information about Gil Stovicek ? Any more of his engines out there ?
Cheers Carey