Sorocabana railway 4-8-2 3-cylinder locomotive built by ALCO

[hudson]

Model built by Arnaldo Bottan, Brazil

I found yesterday the following videos Portuguese spoken:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JFqdSN-f4E



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fml-xuSKtMs



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWew0jvuePw



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3MrIRRIOPs



I assume that these videos are very interesting in spite of the language as they show things
which are rarely incorporated in models.

As I don't speak Portuguese following the discussions is almost impossible, my French helping a little bit,
it would be nice if someone speaking Portuguese could write a short summary.


A website giving more details and links is:

http://locomotivas.wordpress.com/catego ... modelismo/

hudson

[Loco112]

Its of a Meter gauge prototype.

It appears he can sell castings and maybe parts.

ALCO builders photo: http://narrowmind.railfan.net/4102_Sorocabana.JPG
They also used Alliance "Full Size" Couplers: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... ler-01.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... ler-03.jpg

[hudson]

The steam locomotive roster of this railroad is available at:

http://orion.math.iastate.edu/jdhsmith/term/slbrefs.htm

hudson

[Arnaldo]

Hello Hudson,

I'm able to provide you further information about my videos. Please, let me know your doubts or curiosities that I can explain. Unfortunately, I dont have english subtitle on my videos.

I really appreciate your interest on my job!

Arnaldo Bottan

[FLtenwheeler]

Hi Arnaldo

That is a very good looking locomotive.

What gauge do you use in Brazil? 4-3/4" or 5"

Thanks

Tim