Overland Models 0-8-0: USRA
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Overland Models
Manufacturer ID:
1705
Factory:
Ajin Precision, Korea
Prototype Info
Category:
0-8-0
Road Name:
USRA
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1986
Qty Made:
70
Product Type:
Brass
Finish:
unpainted
Tender:
USRA
Notes:
In 1990, River Raisin Models bought out Overland Models' inventory of these engines to continue to sell them under their name. Jim Kindraka stated that it took until 1993 to sell out of this particular version.
(image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)
The tender in the photo doesn't match the photo that can be found in Tom Marsh' book, nor the magazine article referenced.
(image copyright © Bill Winans; used by permission)
Bill's model decorated for his private railroad. The tender came from an Omnicon 2-8-0.