B&M R1d class 4-8-2 1.6" scale 7.25" gauge coal fired steam

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BMRR
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B&M R1d class 4-8-2 1.6" scale 7.25" gauge coal fired steam

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Professionally Built 7.25” gauge 1.6” scale 4-8-2 coal fired steam engine with centipede tender. Engine (1 of 2) built by Moe’s Locomotive Works in 2004 using original prints from Baldwin Locomotive Works (prototype 1941 Boston & Maine road number 4116 "American Progress"). Copper tubes, superscale injector, 3 superscale relief valves (nominal 125# operating pressure), axle pump, 2 pilot mounted steam water pumps (MLW operating version of Westinghouse 2 Stage air pumps ), steam engine brakes, steam vacuum ejector for train brakes, steel drivers, ball bearing on main axles, B&M tuned 2”dia 15” long brass Rizzoli 4 chime whistle. Engine routinely pulled 6 to 8 cars with 14 to 20 riders at Waushakum, Pioneer Valley, Adirondack, and Finger Lakes Live Steamers. Video available on Black 5 Video “Adventures in Backyard Railroading” as well as “U” Tube at Waushakum. Still pictures on Moe’s Locomotive Works, Steaming Priest and Waushakum web sites. Engine closely replicates 4-8-2 class for Lehiegh and Hudson River engines delivered in 1944 and similar to earlier B&M engines purchased by B&O in 1947. Engine can be seen at Waushakum Live Steamers. Asking $56,000.00. Delivery can be negotiated. (401) 261-3403 Email: BMRR@comcast.net
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BobbyT
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Re: B&M R1d class 4-8-2 1.6" scale 7.5" gauge coal fired ste

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Hey Chris, I just wanted to reiterate that this engine is gauged for 7.25" track and not 7.5". The header has a typo.
Bobby

I made a correction.

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BMRR
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Re: B&M R1d class 4-8-2 1.6" scale 7.25" gauge coal fired st

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The engine has now been regauged to 7.5" and has been run with no problems. Pictures of it running at Buckingham Central in Feb have been posted on you tube.
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