This book is a pictorial anthology of used steam locomotives purchased by. Last produced by bachmann more than twentyfive years ago, the santa fe 2 10 4 texas locomotive in ho scale is back by popular demand in a completely upgraded version. Picture the steam engine locomotivea giant metal beast that barreled down. Atsf texas class 2104 5011 locomotive quick pic book by bhi. Santa fe, who had originated the 2104 type, adopted it again in 1930 with no. Ihc 2102 santa fe premier gold great northern 2100 box and. I could find no reliable height for the santa fe but the up loco stood 16 on 67 drivers. Santa fe ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. Hello all, one 3rd rail division models 2 10 4 texas santa fe brass locomotive for sale. Santa fe 2104s on the pennsylvania railroad o gauge. Santa fe 5017 is a 2104 or texas type steam locomotive built by the baldwin locomotive works in 1944 for the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway history. It is sure to be enjoyed by anyone interested in locomotives, and of course by any fan of the atchison, topeka and santa fe. Amarillo looks to sell santa fe 2104 steamer trains.
Find great deals on ebay for ho scale locomotives santa fe and ho scale santa fe freight cars. Published by bhirail systems, spiral bound, detailed photographs of this locomotive. Santa fe briefly followed a peculiar developmental path. However, the 2 6 2 prairie was never as successful or reliable as the mogul, and faced many of the same instability problems as the later 2 10 2 santa fe encountered. Bachmann 667 santa fe 2104 the texas chugger steam. It was a daring attempt by the atchison, topeka, and santa fe railway to improve upon its early successes with mallettype locomotives and to push this concept to the limit. United pfm ho scale santa fe 2104 texan brass steam locomotive. This is a really great video with lots of great scenes of both of these. Recently there was a thread which started with a question about what kind of a passenger train to couple to a 5010class 2104, and expanded into a discussion of what use santa fe might have made of its 2104s in passenger service. Locomotive united pfm ho for sale knick knack collectibles. Find great deals on ebay for santa fe 2 10 4 when you shop the largest online selection at. In the united states of america and elsewhere the 2 10 2 is known as the santa fe type, after the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway that first. Although santa fe 3829 was the first steam locomotive with the 2104 wheel arrangement, santa fe 5000 served as the prototype for all further 2104 locomotives rostered by the road. Due to imbalancing which not only caused wear on the locomotive but also could damage the track and slow track speeds by the 1920s many railroads began to dislike the 2 10 2.
The rest of the 14 car train ended up in various stages of derailment and wreckage on and off the track. Santa fe pictorial 5 texas type 2104 pictorial santa fe. A new abba set was built and numbered 101labc, giving two full abba locomotive sets. By the way i also read that because of their big 74 inch drivers they were also used in passenger service, but i never saw a photo of a santa fe 2104 pulling a passenger train, not even a troop train. Brasher this book presents the development of locomotives, from early designs of the nineteenth century, through the supreme steam of the 1930, with santa fe s superb 4 8 4 and 2 10 4 locomotives, and the simultaneous explorations of pioneer diesel power. Brasher this book presents the development of locomotives, from early designs of the nineteenth century, through the supreme steam of the 1930, with santa fes superb 484 and 2104 locomotives, and the simultaneous explorations of pioneer diesel power. In 1938, with the railroads fortunes improving, santa fe acquired ten more 210 4 locomotives.
Last produced by bachmann more than twentyfive years ago, the santa fe 2104 texas locomotive in ho scale is back by popular demand in a completely upgraded version. Santa fe intended to use their fts as 4unit 5400 hp locomotives, so 101la was quickly renumbered to 100bc, b being a cabless booster and c being equipped with a cab. All 210102 locomotives have been articulated locomotives, mallet locomotives in particular. The santa fe 210102 was born out of the spirit of innovation. Sadly, the owner of this locomotive recently passed away and the.
Is that ok or would you santa fe experts out there say this is an unusual type of freight train for a santa fe 2104 in the early 50s. When the santa fe developed the 5001 class 2104s in the late thirties they were the largest non articulated freight locomotives ever built by a us railroad and their capabilities rivalled those of most articulated engines then in service. Railroad artifact preservation society, amarillo, tx. Description from the manufacturer last produced by bachmann more than twentyfive years ago, the santa fe 2104 texas locomotive in ho scale is back by popular demand in a completely upgraded version. I recently saw a picture of one of the santa fe engines being refueled from a tanker truck. The pennsylvania rr did not have time to repair its own retired steam fleet, it need to. New arrivals train, railroad, transportation books from karens. The most popular santa fe model train locomotives brands include walthers trainline, bachmann, kato usa inc, model power, and fox valley models. Railroad artifact preservation society home facebook. In 1938, with the railroads fortunes improving, santa fe acquired ten more 2104 locomotives. Typical freight train type for a santa fe 2104 in the early. Apr 06, 2012 description from the manufacturer last produced by bachmann more than twentyfive years ago, the santa fe 2 10 4 texas locomotive in ho scale is back by popular demand in a completely upgraded version.
This model represents the final production variant of this mighty locomotive delivered in 1944 to the santa fe railroad and became the standard motive power on both freight and. There is a large, in fact a very large, positive on the rails at the california state railroad museum these days. Bachmann 51202 ho santa fe 2104 santa fe tender wdcc. Under the whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2102 represents the. United pfm ho scale f6a 464 milwaukee brass steam locomotive painted black. In 1930, santa fe looked at the contemporary heavyduty motive power policies of other railroads, and decided that its own needed substantial reappraisal. This is a basket case and will need some tender loving care. Santa fe locomotive for sale model railroad collectibles.
It was born with a 4 wheel trailing truck and a 15k coal tender. Monte vista publishing, 2001, first edition, 58 pp. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The santa fe 2 10 10 2 was born out of the spirit of innovation.
Video of sandusky, oh in the summer of 1956 when pennsy leased santa fe 2 10 4 engines to help with a surge in traffic. Santa fe 1852, a class 1800, 2 6 2 oilburning prairietype locomotive, is pulling cars out of a siding at littleton, co. Amarillo looks to sell santa fe 2104 steamer trains magazine. The evolution of this locomotive type began as a 2 10 2 santa fe type with a larger fourwheeled trailing truck that would allow an enlarged firebox. The most popular santa fe model train locomotives brands include walthers trainline, bachmann, kato. This locomotive features plastic construction with a motor, metal side rods, operating head lamp, hook horn coupler on the tender, plastic trucks, both metal and plastic wheels and axles. Hobbylinc carries 126 santa fe model train locomotives at discounts up to 43% including diesel ho, diesel n, steam ho, steam n, and diesel o027.
Typical freight train type for a santa fe 2104 in the. See clips of the giant 5001 and 5011class 2104s on home rails in new mexico and on lease to the pennsylvania railroad in ohio from the herron rail video collection. Feb 27, 2010 video of sandusky, oh in the summer of 1956 when pennsy leased santa fe 2 10 4 engines to help with a surge in traffic. Train, railroad, transportation books from karens books. Mth 462 diecast steam locomotive and tender 203008 protosound nib santa fe. Showcasing santa fe locomotive available for sale today. The santa fe rode on 74 drivers so she probably was a bit taller than that. Includes black and white photographs, test data, blueprints, and gradient profiles for the divisions.
Only two classes of 210102 locomotives have been built. Apr 16, 2014 typical freight train type for a santa fe 2104 in the early 50s. Here is a bachmann 667 santa fe the texas chugger 2104 locomotive and tender. Santa fe 5000 is a 2 10 4 texas type steam locomotive constructed by baldwin locomotive works in 1930 for the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway. The santa fe was essentially an outgrowth of the troubled 2100 decapod, which the railroad hoped would better negotiate curves with the added rear axle as well as offer more power through a larger firebox. To see oil fired santa fe 2104 storming the prr tracks would have been a site to behold. In the fall 2006 issue of classic trains, we look at the santa fe s great steam designs during the tenure of chief mechanical engineer charles t. Hello all, one 3rd rail division models 2104 texas santa fe brass locomotive for sale.
The santa fe type derives its name from the railroad that originally developed it, and would ultimately own the most 2 10 2s. Baldwin locomotive works built 2925 and 5021 in 1944, from designs santa fe developed in 1938. The building on the left reads teletype shop and radio shop above the door, this make the picture and me seem really old. Fascinating history of the design, testing and operation of the santa fe s 2 10 4, 464, and 484 steam locomotives, an outstanding trio of engines that hauled incredible loads over tough terrain and did so with beauty, grace and reliability. Great deals on santa fe ho scale model railroad locomotives. The santa fe type derives its name from the railroad that originally developed it, and would ultimately own the most 2102s. The book is a fascinating account of the progress of steam locomotive design, the early days of diesel service, and above all, the powerful role played by santa fe men in these developments. This book is intended for use by modelers and historians to research particular engines throughout their life. The santa fe was essentially an outgrowth of the troubled 2 10 0 decapod, which the railroad hoped would better negotiate curves with the added rear axle as well as offer more. Jul 30, 2019 santa fe 3309 an emd gp35 and eight other units, an all emd consist have a heavy manifest freight in tow as they start through woodford, ca.
As a very young boy growing up, not unlike almost any other kid, i was hit with a series of events that were for me, both fortunate and unfortunate, with the unfortunate side encompassing both the death of my mother and the breakup of my family. Fascinating history of the design, testing and operation of the santa fes 2104, 464, and 484 steam locomotives, an outstanding trio of engines that hauled incredible loads over tough terrain and did so with beauty, grace and reliability. Pfm united models ho brass southern ps4 class pacific steam locomotive. Find great deals on ebay for santa fe 2104 when you shop the largest online selection at. Santa fes first 2104 on raton classic trains magazine. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Santa fe 5017 is a 2 10 4 or texas type steam locomotive built by the baldwin locomotive works in 1944 for the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway. There are similarly thorough looks at the diesel locomotives and also the santa fes motor cars. Other than the trailing truck it was a standard 3800.
Locomotive comes factory equipped with dcc, comes with jumper plugs so that it can be operated in dc as well. It was a daring attempt by the atchison, topeka, and santa fe railway to improve upon its early successes with mallettype locomotives and to. Santa fe s 5011 class 2 10 2 locomotives in action in new mexico in 1956 and 57 and on the prr in ohio in 1956. Video of sandusky, oh in the summer of 1956 when pennsy leased santa fe 2104 engines to help with a surge in traffic. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Over 22 minutes of pacing engines 5021 and 5017 between belen and mountaineer, nm in sound film as they closed out their service before retirement in 1957. Lionel steam engines steam locomotives lionel engines. Santa fe 5026, a 5011 class 2 10 4 oilburning texastype, is resting between. The book discusses the development of the santa fes steam power.
Ho scale santa fe locomotives page 2 ho scale model. Santa fe steam pictorial texas type 2104, volume 5. Santa fes raton pass model railroad is now operational. Ho scale bachmann dcc santa fe 2104 steam locomotive brand new, unopened and ready to run. Lionel santa fe southern railway locomotive o scale model railroad locomotives. This experimental engine remained in service through 1955. Jeff ainsworth train, railroad, transportation books from karens. Here is a bachmann 667 santa fe the texas chugger 2 10 4 locomotive and tender.
United pfm ho scale santa fe 2 10 4 texan brass steam locomotive. Consequently, the atsf added a trailing truck to the locomotives which allowed them to operate successfully in both directions. Bachmann 51202 ho santa fe 2104 santa fe tender wdcc steam. Santa fes 5011 class 2102 locomotives in action in new mexico in 1956 and 57 and on the prr in ohio in 1956. The engines are considered thoroughly modern because they have onepiece cast steel frames, disctype driver centers, and roller bearings on all axles. See clips of the giant 5001 and 5011class 2 10 4 s on home rails in new mexico and on lease to the pennsylvania railroad in ohio from the herron rail video collection. The 2 10 4 texas wheel arrangement originated and was principally used in the united states of america. Built as the first northern type steam locomotive for the santa fe, the 3751 served in passenger duties until being retired in 1953 the locomotive was then placed on display in san bernardino, california until it was restored.
Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Under the whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2 10 2 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels, ten powered and coupled driving wheels, and two trailing wheels. In the fall 2006 issue of classic trains, we look at the santa fes great steam designs during the tenure of chief mechanical engineer charles t. Features includes dccequipped for speed, direction, and lighting control, dual mode, nmra decoder with 8pin plug, five pole, skewwound motor with flywheels, rp25 wheel contours designed for aftermarket sound installation, ez mate mark ii couplers, front and rear. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Santa fe locomotives project california state railroad. Ho scale bachmann dcc santa fe 2104 steam locomotive.
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