Southern Pacific 4-10-2

[Trains Again]

This is a new forum, so I thought I would mention an idea of mine that some people were talking about on the old forum. My idea would be an Southern Pacific 4-10-2 for the Spectrum line of Bachmann. Some people didn't like the idea of a 4-12-2, because of the amount of wheels, which may not be able to take curves well. So I figure I would go a little less wheels and mention the 4-10-2. The engine has 3 cylinders. The 3rd cylinder and 3rd cylinder drive rod crank is located behind the pilot. This is an O scale picture of the engine:

[barrowsr]

Count me in - I'd love to see a couple of these on my layout.

Robin

[Hoople]

I personally would like a 4-12-2 more, but a 4-10-2 still fits...

As I stated earlier, Imagine not having anything within 3" of the tracks...
lol.

[Trains Again]

Yes. Both would be nice. I'm guessing that a 4-10-2 would probably be more likely for Bachmann to build though.

[joegideon]

Wouldn't a 4-10-2 be more-likely to appear in a BLI ad?  So far Bachmann has, with the exception of the K4s  only opted for fairly generic(nee USRA) locos; the 2-8-0 is half I.C./half free-lance- there simply was no Consol. that covered several railroads.  The 4-4-0 and 4-6-0 are both "catalog" engines.  The upcoming "F" K27 is narrow gauge- and, as we all know- th' rules just don't apply...  The 4-10-2 was used by both the S.P. and the U.P.  The other thing is, my guess is that Bachmann most-likely believes it has performed its due diligence as far as 10-coupled engines are concerned... with the Light 2-10-2...  I once suggested a B&A-NYC/Mich Cent/B&M/SP/ICRR/and more... Early Superpower 2-8-4- it's the original version of the NKP/C&O Pere Marquette(covered by Walthers/Proto 2k)Berk.  And, don't forget:  Ain't a passenger engine in sight- 4-6-2 or 4-6-4.  The Spectrum K4 is both the exception, plus it demonstrates my thesis regarding 'coverage'  Who would decal a K4 in Rio Grande or even B. & O. livery?  A nice USRA would fit a lot of things... All those southern railroads, midwestern railroads, the B. & O.... not to mention all those Just Me and Pacific freelance outfits running out there.

Whatelse...??  Here ya go!  How about a Sierra #38 2-6-6-2?  Yeah... Mantua covered it- sorta- but a full-on, high-quality logging Mallet like the #38... I'd buy three or four!  After these 4-4-0s, I think they're looking for a Big un.  Although, I'd love to see a Mogul- a Wabash, maybe?  Actually, I'd love to see an outfit like Bachmann take  on the Yosemite Valley roster!  Wow! Personally, I think it'd be brilliant!  No One would buy JUST ONE!!!

Food for thought, anyway...

Jim Snyder

[SteamGene]

Hey Jim, the 4-8-2 began life as passenger engine.  Until the very end of steam on the C&O, they Mountains were used only as passenger engines.  N&W even streamlined a lot of theirs to resemble their 4-8-4 Class J. 
But I agree - a good 4-6-2 or 4-6-4 would be nice. 
Gene
P.S.  Anybody figured out how to add a signature tag?

[Rich R]

Hey Jim, the 4-8-2 began life as passenger engine.  Until the very end of steam on the C&O, they Mountains were used only as passenger engines.  N&W even streamlined a lot of theirs to resemble their 4-8-4 Class J. 
But I agree - a good 4-6-2 or 4-6-4 would be nice. 
Gene
P.S.  Anybody figured out how to add a signature tag?

I thought you could do that by going into your profile and adding it there?
But then the older I get the more I become used to having to learn things all over again.

Cheers,
Rich R

[Hoople]

Joe, it does seam like something along the lines of BLI producing it... But then the sound wouldn't be good and the price would be jacked up

[Trains Again]

Joe, it does seam like something along the lines of BLI producing it... But then the sound wouldn't be good and the price would be jacked up

I'll have to agree with Hoople. If BLI made a 4-10-2, it would cost too much.

I think its a great idea for an engine. Or some other 3 Cylinder engine besides a Shay. I know Alton & Southern had a 3 cylinder 0-8-0 switcher. I think I can find a photo:

[Hoople]

A 3 cylinder 0-8-0?

Somebody needs a TON of power in thier yard...

If they really did, they'ed get that wierd mantua 0-10-0 for 50% off at my LHS...

[pdlethbridge]

Who would decal a K4 in Rio Grande or even B. & O. livery?

Didn't the N&W buy some Pennsy K's. That would be an option

[Trains Again]

A 3 cylinder 0-8-0?

Somebody needs a TON of power in thier yard...

If they really did, they'ed get that wierd mantua 0-10-0 for 50% off at my LHS...

Whats LHS?

[SteamGene]

"LHS" is Local Hobby Shop"
The N&W apparently did have some Pennsy Pacifics, but not the K-4.  But Virginian would know best.
Gene

[Hoople]

A 3 cylinder 0-8-0?

Somebody needs a TON of power in thier yard...

If they really did, they'ed get that wierd mantua 0-10-0 for 50% off at my LHS...

Whats LHS?

I remember asking that a few weeks ago. I find it a handy little term.

[Trains Again]

So what does the Bach-Man or another Admin have to say about these ideas?