Three new arrivals:
PRR T-1 4-4-4-4 by alco.
Engine was made in 1977.
Lucky it arrived safely. The sender put it in the original foam but it completely disintegrated.
Not sure if it came with the can motor or was converted. The gear covers were off and the sender put the screws to hold the cover in a small plastic container, which opened, and there was no way I was finding those small screws in the pile of foam. I had spare screws in my 'screw' box plus they were philips so it was easier to install them.
Alco made the front set of drivers articulated, not scale, but I guess they did that to negotiate tighter curves. With minimum 48" on the layout, I doubt if it is noticeable.
Who ever painted the engine did a nice job. It has some green added to the black per PRR prototype. The tender is also green: I did not know that! Two working headlights were also added.
Need to put the oxide red on the tender deck.
As well as add a coat of satin finish.
Comparing the very dark green to a black engine.
New foam cut for the box.
Test run Video:
