This is true. Thank you for your thoughts. I will consider that. Fortunately I have some time before this question will ever need an answer.

Chase

Sorry for the confusion. It is a pusher. The lead engines are mikados and northerns.

Chase

Yes, it will be a fictional locomotive. It is like the Duluthe and Missabe and Iron Range's 0-10-2s, it is unique for the railroad. Actually, I based my model off of this locomotive. I gave it four trailing wheels to support a larger firebox so the 0-10-4 could climb the steep grades of the "McKinzie Pass". I plan to make eventually make 6 locomotives, engines number 412 - 417.

Chase

I have recently been designing a new engine for my railroad, the McKinzie and Western. (otherwise know as "MaW") Because of the heavy coal drags and long freights that frequently climb the steep McKinzie Pass, the MaW needed an engine strong enough to get the trains over the pass. This is where the new engine came in. It is the "McKinzie Class" 0-10-4.

Now, I need an engine to start with, probably being Bachmann's new Santa Fe 2-10-4. I also looked into Broadway Limited's 2-10-4, but for the prototype, I decided to go a little cheaper.

If anyone has tips or suggestions, please tell me. Help is always welcome when it comes to engine bashing!

Chase