I have a US Hobbies, NYC J3a 4-6-4. It was painted by a previous owner, and numbered #5480. I am about to get it stripped and repainted, but before I do, I want to assure that the engine I have matches a prototype correctly, including the engine number. So here’s what I have:
- Elesco Feedwater Heater
- “Mohawk-style” front end
- BOXPOK drivers
- 2nd (small) smokestack for booster
- PT-4 Centipede Tender
If I understand correctly, this model should represent a de-streamlined J3a in the later years of steam. So here are my questions:
1) Is this model correct for #5480?
2) If it isn’t correct for #5480, what engine number is it correct for?
3) Where can I look (preferably online) to see a photo of #5480 – or any other engine number that matches (or is close to) my engine?
4) If it isn’t correct for any J3a, what modifications will I need to make?
Thank you in advance.
- Elesco Feedwater Heater
- “Mohawk-style” front end
- BOXPOK drivers
- 2nd (small) smokestack for booster
- PT-4 Centipede Tender
If I understand correctly, this model should represent a de-streamlined J3a in the later years of steam. So here are my questions:
1) Is this model correct for #5480?
2) If it isn’t correct for #5480, what engine number is it correct for?
3) Where can I look (preferably online) to see a photo of #5480 – or any other engine number that matches (or is close to) my engine?
4) If it isn’t correct for any J3a, what modifications will I need to make?
Thank you in advance.