Wednesday, December 19, 2007

AHM/Rivarossi HO scale 4-8-8-4 Union Pacific "Big Boy"...


AHM/Rivarossi was known as "Poor Man's Brass" for its affordable and beautifully rendered steam locomotives. This one was received damaged in shipping, one of the very few locomotives I didn't barter or swap services for. After a year and a half pursuing the necessary repair parts and my first weathered steam work in many years, it graces my layout, a subtle reminder that God allows me to enjoy this hobby on His terms...He will not allow me to pursue it to the detriment of our eternal relationship.

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The original ad announcing its release found in the December 1966 Model Railroader magazine---note the wheel configuration error that got past the editors---...

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...the original product review found in the June 1967 Model Railroader Trade Topics...

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...and finally, a clip of it running light on the club layout.



12/21/07 UPDATE: Here is one scratchbuilt in 1:220 Z scale.

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