Pennsylvania Railroad K-4 Project Information
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The K-4 project is a planning nightmare with 425 prototypes used in service and a vast number of variations configured during the extended service period of the class. Our objective with this project is to develop and model the most significant and representative configurations used during the periods that we know our customers are modeling.
We have six general variations under consideration: an 'As-Built' 1927-28 passenger version with 110P70 tender, an 'Early' to mid thirties version (same as previous configuration minus striping), a mid to late thirties 'Pre-War' version with choice of tender<, a mid to late forties 'Post-War' version with choice of tender, a 'Mixed Configuration' version with choice of tender and a K-4sa version with a 130P75 antenna equipped tender. On versions with a choice of tender, it will be made at the time of reservation on a first come first serve basis, an equal number of 110P75a (some with antennas) and 130P75 tenders will be produced. Both the ‘As Built’ multi-stripe and K-4sa versions will command a slightly higher price as a result of the additional labor required in production. As our project development continues there will be a number of detail decisions to be made and we plan on including the input from our reservation holders in that process. If you are interested in the K-4 project, please let us know what variations of the locomotive and tenders are important to you. Check back frequently for updated information and as always, do not be afraid to offer your suggestions. |
MODEL FEATURES
• A custom Dallee Electronics Sound System will reproduce all of the authentic K-4 sounds • Prototypically Mounted Running Boards • Full Under-body Detail on Locomotives & Tenders • Custom Built Swiss Coreless Motor • Real Glass Window Glazing • Stainless Steel Tires will be Used on all Wheel Sets • Nickel Silver Rods and Valve Gear • Continuous Voltage Lighting System • All Fabricated Components will be Produced from the Finest Japanese or United States Milled Brass • All directional lighting will be both automatically and manually controlled. All lighting functions will be accessible through the included control box which is also used to control the sound functions. All remote functions will compatible with DCC installations and our future DCC decoders |
• Prototypical Double Draw Bar • Fully Equalized and Sprung Suspension with Real Fabricated Leaf Springs • 28 Ball-Bearing Units Used Throughout the Model • All Axles will Ride on Ball-Bearings • Ball-Bearing Equipped Side & Main Rods • User Controlled Electronic Valve Gear • Full Cab Detail: with Wood Detail, Brass Gauge Bezels & Lenses • All Hatches and Compartments will be Operational • Scale Operating Couplers • Kohs & Company Developed Tire and Flange Profiles |
