VGN EL-2B

We have started production on the VGN and N&W EL-2B. These will be delivered in Nov/Dec of this year. We are preparing a sample to bring to York in October.

I have prepared a video outlining the design of this monstrosity.

It boasts some of the best detail we have ever produced for an Electric. Including interior details never before seen. One change we have made is that this model is constructed like our diesels with an ABS Body, Brass detailing, horizontal motor and all wheels powered using gearboxes and ballbearing supported axles.

We are producing only 50 2R and 50 3R Pairs of VGN versions, of which we are only making 5 each of the N&W version, which is really the VGN with added grab irons and numbering on the sides. This is how they were when they were acquired by the N&W.

Please relax and see our new design video of the VGN EL-2B and be one of the few that has the opportunity to own one. Only a few reservations remain.

https://youtu.be/cNsLEUuZKJw

Scott,

You need to fix the reference to "dual steam generator interior detail" in your video. Those are air compressors. I seriously doubt if The Virginian equipped engines which were designed for coal drags with steam generators.

Ken

This is one of the engines I have always wanted. It's going to be a great model. Unfortunately there are no funds to make a purchase this large at this time.

Scott Smith

Ken, good eye. Figured that out after I published the video. They are air compressors. Edited the comment out.

We've never added interior detail in the body of a diesel before. Perhaps this will be a trend. Very cool to see when the rear man door is opened.

Scott

I can't wait for these to arrive!  This is one of the engines I had in HO brass when I was into small scale, and it is impressive in motion.  In O scale this thing will be as big as the UP big blow!  Impressive indeed!

Rolland

Here's a picture of those HO Models courtesy of BrassTrains.com.

Nothing like scale pantographs.

scott.smith posted:

This is one of the engines I have always wanted. It's going to be a great model. Unfortunately there are no funds to make a purchase this large at this time.

Scott Smith

Start selling! Your in luck that da bay is moving and people are buying! If you sell enough, ya just might make it!

The N&W did get the EL2Bs from the VGN when they merged. The only things there were changed were the units were split up to run independently and the N&W added the road numbers to the sides of the locos. The VGN men didn't want to give their diesels and some of the electrics "souls" by painting the numbers on them. The N&W added the numbers.  

Not all were split up after the merger of VGN and N&W. Just a couple units ran independently. Here is 226 and 222 paired up. Notice the VGN logo is missing, but the "VIRGINIAN" lettering is still intact.

Oh nice! I've never seen that photo. Thank you for the update

Here's the tool for the body. Very heavy. I was told the project of 100 sets need 46,000 brass detail castings.

Gents in the picture are: Factory Owner (Left), Production Manager (Center), Tooling Factory Owner (Right).

Here's a cut-away view of the 3 Rail Unit. Each Unit has full electronics included.

Thanks for continuing to keep us informed. Look forward to seeing the sample at York.

We will be coming to York next week. The factory has shipped a sample of the VGN EL-2B. Here are some pictures of that sample:

There are 10 reservations left in 3R so don't wait too long. Models will be completed in November and Arrive in December. Come and gettem.

http://www.3rdrail.com/reservation.htm

Some More Pics:

Switches and Battery Are Under Hatches on the roof. Held on with Magnets.

Pantographs are Manually Operated:

Loads of accurate detail as we had accurate drawings from NWHS. Thanks!!!

As a Virginian fan I'm super excited to see these at York!

Scott,

Looks very good. I am looking forward to getting mine. A couple of questions:

In the pictures it looks like the trucks are grey. Shouldn't they be black?

Will the 3 rail versions come with 2 rail pilots or do they need to be ordered?

Ken