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Brass Steam Locomotives by Omnicon Scale Models

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Omnicon Scale Models

Factory:

Samhongsa, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

4-8-2

Year/Era:

1942

Manufacturer:

Lima Locomotive Works

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Class:

L-4a

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

painted or unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

scale

Notes:

NYC "Mohawk", with Scullin disc drivers. This was part of the second of the "Gang of 100" models. Omnicon agreed to have this model produced if at least 100 modelers firmly agreed to buy one. L-4a road numbers range: 3100-3124; L-4b: 3125–3149.


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(image copyright © Woody Mitchell; used by permission)

(image copyright © Woody Mitchell; used by permission)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Omnicon Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

1011

Factory:

Samhongsa, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

4-8-2

Year/Era:

1940

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Class:

L-3a

Ext. Reference:

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

painted or unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

scale

Notes:

NYC "Mohawk", with Boxpok drivers. This was part of the second of the "Gang of 100" models. Omnicon agreed to have this model produced if at least 100 modelers firmly agreed to buy one. L-3a road numbers range: 3000–3034; L-3b: 3035–3049.


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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Omnicon Scale Models

Factory:

FM Models, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

4-8-2

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Class:

M1/M1a

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

painted or unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

scale

Notes:

The model was available with either 6- or 8-axle tender. This project was initially announced by Oriental Limited. Then The Patch Corporation announced the product in 1988. However, in 1989, that company declared bankruptcy, leaving Omnicon to take it over and finally releasing it in 1989.


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Getting the model to run through a #6 turnout

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