P-B-L 2-8-0: Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) #315, 316, 318, 319

P-B-L

Samhongsa, Korea

2-8-0

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

C-18

Sn3

1984

315, 316, 318, 319

Brass

unpainted

17oz

The reviewer (Jim Hediger) mentioned the models have "a fineness of detail that is remarkable". The models dimensions matched the prototype's. The models are made of etched and formed brass with lost-wax detail castings and brass wire piping. All of the drivers are sprung, with the middle two having no flanges. They were tested at running at 2 smph at 2.6 volts, up to 27 smph at 12 volts. The model can handle down to a 24-inch radius curve, and can pull 3 ounces without slipping (about 40 free-rolling cars). They are very smooth runners. The original box included enginemen, coupler draft-gear boxes, backup light, and thinfilm decals. Another run was done in 2005 by Boo-Rim, Korea.