Rex Engineering #1
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Rex Engineering
Manufacturer ID:
1
Additional IDs:
2 (hi-rail)
Prototype Info
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1951
Product Type:
Metal Kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
scale and hi-rail
Product Notes:
Online Article:
Notes:
This was the first Rex product as produced by the original owner, Bert Carpenter. The freelance model was based on the B&O 0-4-0. It was re-run in 1989 (as per news announcement posted in the 1988 Model Railroader magazine) by Rex' new owner Putt Trains.
(image copyright © Rusty Rustermier; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ed Sauers; used by permission)
These next photos show how the model arrived originally.
(image copyright © Ed Sauers; used by permission)
Ed installed LED lights.
(image copyright © Ed Sauers; used by permission)
Model Running
Model Being Test Run