K27 #461 in HOn3 and others

Graff Apr 2, 2018

  1. Graff

    Graff TrainBoard Member

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    I've finished the Sunset models K-27 as number 461.
    It has a Tsunami decoder installed.
    I painted it with a green boiler just because....
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    Here's my collection of K-27's:
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    #452, 455, 460, 461 and 463.
    One of these are not like the others though. As one isn't a brass engine.
    Which one?
     
  2. swissboy

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    That is a VERY nice collection! I love the variation in the weathering. I have a set of K-27s too, but with one exception they are all Blackstone models. The other one is from MMI when they were in HOn3 scale as well.
    Blackstone's K-27 models all can be easily recognized by the shape of the coal load that can't be easily altered. So I presume your # 463 is a Blackstone model. :)
     
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  3. Graff

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    So very correct! I guess they made the coal load like that to spite us modelers... ;)
     
  4. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Wow. I would not have known plastic versus brass, just by seeing these jewels.
     
  5. Graff

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    Front to back:
    #461 Sunset models
    #460 Westside models
    #452 Sunset models
    #455 Westside models
    And finally #463 Blackstone in plastic.
    The #460 is the older version with long smokebox and slide valves.
     

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