Bowser Pennsylvania A-5 0-4-0 Steam Shifter Kitset #100570
This is a great diecast metal kit for the experienced builder and is the only one in stock.
In the 1920s many railroads in the USA had retired 0-4-0 steam locomotives, because they were too small to move freight cars in yards and were too small for switching duties. This was not the case on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad was keen on this wheel arrangement due to complex street and tight industrial trackage across its broad system of trackage. For some of these lines, the Pennsylvania Railroad needed a large 0-4-0 to handle the larger switching activities the railroad had.
As early as 1956, the A5s steam locomotives started to be replaced by higher horse powered and heavy-duty diesel switchers. Over the next year, these switchers were gradually replaced by diesel locomotives. Finally in 1957, the Pennsylvania Railroad converted from steam to diesel power and the end of an era was finished. The Pennsy produced 47 of these A-5 type locomotives in their Juniata Shops from 1916–1924.
Price does not include delivery.
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This is a great diecast metal kit for the experienced builder and is the only one in stock.
In the 1920s many railroads in the USA had retired 0-4-0 steam locomotives, because they were too small to move freight cars in yards and were too small for switching duties. This was not the case on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad was keen on this wheel arrangement due to complex street and tight industrial trackage across its broad system of trackage. For some of these lines, the Pennsylvania Railroad needed a large 0-4-0 to handle the larger switching activities the railroad had.
As early as 1956, the A5s steam locomotives started to be replaced by higher horse powered and heavy-duty diesel switchers. Over the next year, these switchers were gradually replaced by diesel locomotives. Finally in 1957, the Pennsylvania Railroad converted from steam to diesel power and the end of an era was finished. The Pennsy produced 47 of these A-5 type locomotives in their Juniata Shops from 1916–1924.
Price does not include delivery.
Browse Anna Capri's range of model trains, model vehicles and scenery that we can deliver NZ wide.