Metal Kit Steam Locomotives by Midgage Models
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Midgage Models
Manufacturer ID:
1-100
Prototype Info
Category:
4-6-2
Road Name:
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Class:
K5
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1947
Product Type:
Metal Kit
Finish:
unpainted
Power:
DC
Online Article:
Notes:
This kit contained the A.C. Gilbert 4-6-2 superstructure, and a custom cast-brass chassis. The kit could be built into a complete, running model, including the cast-brass PRR tender trucks. It had a Pittman DC-91 motor.
(image copyright © Jim Syphax; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Syphax; used by permission)
(image copyright © Midgage Models)
A scan from the November 1949 advertisement in Model Railroader magazine, which mentions a review of the kit having been done in the November 1948 Model Railroader issue.
(image copyright © Mike Swederska; used by permission)
(image copyright © Mike Swederska; used by permission)
(image copyright © Midgage Models)
The engine being test run