Christian Tucker
Bewertet in den USA am25. Februar 2025
With certain exceptions, handing this to a child as shown in the seller’s photos will lead to a destroyed model. You might as well hand it to your terrier. The terrier won’t feel bad when the model goes into the trash.This is a decent static model. The length is about correct for HO scale, and it looks right held up to prototype photos. All the detail work is a bit chunky, but it seems that almost all the parts are there. The 3rd rail shoes are too shallow, as is most of the side frame detail. Except for the journal boxes, which are too prominent. Nonetheless, the machinery is convincing.The body details are too chunky, but someone with time on their hands who wants a motor house queen can replace all the wire work fairly easily. An operating model would pretty much require the skills of a model builder who could make the model from scratch. The pantographs are well detailed but rigid. One up, one down. The Penn Station pantograph is also up. Some of the airtank modeling on the roof is a bit strange.The model comes off the base with a miniature triangle screwdriver. Not a household tool! The wheels sort of fit scale rail. Well enough to go into my display cabinet attached to some 1950s rolling stock.Perhaps a bit pricey with the coarseness of some of the details. But well-detailed HO scale rolling stock is more expensive. A well-detailed HO-scale locomotive is a LOT more expensive. A New Haven modeler can rework this into a static model that will look great with the passenger cars available from the historical society.
Thomas
Bewertet in den USA am19. Februar 2025
This HO scale model of an early electric locomotive looks nice on a shelf on it's piece of track. This model is really not a toy, it is a display piece. It has a nice look to it all alone by itself, but if some scale figures were added around it, it could make a more full diorama.
Reviewer
Bewertet in den USA am15. Mai 2025
This train model strikes a nice balance between form and function, offering a detailed design in a compact, display-friendly size. It's visually striking enough to catch the eye on a shelf or desk without dominating the space, making it a good choice for someone who appreciates transportation-themed decor or simply enjoys unique objects with a bit of charm.While portions of the build use metal for added heft, other parts are made from lightweight plastic that may not appeal to high-end collectors seeking museum-level finishes. There were some imperfections—mine arrived with minor scuffs and the packaging had seen better days—but the overall presentation still feels thoughtful.The proportions are slightly smaller than expected, though the fine detailing and slim profile allow it to stand out without overwhelming a display. It’s not a hyper-accurate replica, but for the price, it offers a respectable level of craftsmanship and visual appeal.Ideal for casual collectors or as an accent piece in a creative workspace, this model gives you a taste of vintage or classic rail design without the need for a dedicated display cabinet or a large investment.
Betty's Unbiased Reviews
Bewertet in den USA am14. Februar 2025
This is a Ok model. Not a collector item by any means. The box it comes in easy crumbles. Even the scale seems common for some reason this model seems smaller than others I seen. Weight is around 2 bars of chocolate, about 190 grams.Problem I have with this set is the price. You can find it between $20 - $50 which gives you a indication on price vs quality
krtaylor
Bewertet in den USA am11. Februar 2025
These models are in HO gauge, and are clearly intended to sit on a shelf. They're unpowered, but also, they aren't built to roll on an active model railroad even with a powered loco pushing them - the wheels are just plastic, not accurately gauged, and the bogies don't rotate. They are also firmly screwed onto their base using a non-standard screw that would be a challenge to remove.As long as you're happy just looking at them, though, the model looks very attractive. The paint job is well done, there are many cast details such as rivets, and a large variety of separately colored and added detail parts like running gear, air and sand pipes, whistles, bells, etc.It's these parts that can be an issue though. When I opened the box for the first time, I found half a dozen little parts rattling around in the bottom, that had clearly fallen off in transit. No assembly is expected and there are no instructions. Fortunately, it wasn't too hard to figure out where they went, based on their counterparts that hadn't fallen off, and I already have suitable glue and tweezers. Be very careful while unboxing, so you don't lose anything you'll miss! There were no truly missing parts once I'd glued everything back in place, though I did have to search hard to find the right place for one of them.I'm also impressed that these are comparatively rare models, as in, I haven't commonly seen models of these particular prototypes, with the exception of the famous GG1 of course. I got the EP-2 boxcab, which exists in a ludicrously expensive brass version (no longer manufactured) but that's about it.The price seems reasonable given the level of detail and rarity. If you are a collector with special interest in the particular locomotives modeled, you'll be well served.One word of warning: The pictures show a small child playing with the train. DO NOT do this! Not only would it be highly likely to end up damaged, but as noted there are small parts that can easily fall off and be swallowed.