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These magnificent locomotives were
ordered in the winter of 1947 by the N.Y.C. for their P.&.L.E.
subsidiary, with the first engine being delivered in the summer
of 1948.
Designed by Paul Kiefer of NYC Hudson and Niagara fame he set out
to build what would be one of the most modern steam locomotives
ever built.
Sitting on 63" drivers the all welded boiler produced a maximum
tractive effort of 67,130 lbs.
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The Lima-Hamilton tender was a 12
wheeled 20,000 gallon tank carry 22 tons of coal making the total
locomotive length a very impressive 95'- 5" !
Only seven engines were built and the last locomotive was retired
in 1953 from the P&LE. Later their careers where extended as they
were leased to the NYC only to be permanently retired in
1956.
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GPM is pleased to have released three distinct versions of
these famous locomotives:
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Our 1948 or "As Delivered" version has Dulux gold lettering,
White tires and running board edges, and features closed boiler
steps with Black and Silver road and number plates.
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Our
1950's
version carries
road number "9400" and is dressed out in white lettering, and
features exposed boiler steps with Black and Silver road and
number plates.
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We've also created a special
"Passenger Service" Version,
which carries Road
Number 9401. She sports a Red and Silver road and number plate on
her smokebox front.
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All versions were painted "Huntingford Green" with a dark
graphite smoke box and fire box. These models were produced in
very limited quantities, ensuring that ownership will remain very
exclusive indeed.
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Production Model Shown 1950's version shown. She carries road
number "9400" and is dressed out in white lettering, and features
exposed boiler steps with Black and Silver road and number
plates.
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Here is P&LE "Berk" number 9401 as she looked in Passenger
Service. Note she has concealed boiler steps and a red background
on her number plate ?
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Besides being the first ever of its kind ever to have a fully
detailed tender underframe and correct cab proportions, it is
laced with literally hundreds of
'specially-created-for-this-model lost wax detail castings. And
of course, the beautifully executed factory paintwork is as icing
on the cake.
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