After some digging on Google, I unearthed this little set.
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo360/steeringrigsrob/train%20layout/MtLoweandRobstownTimbercompanylo-4.jpg
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo360/steeringrigsrob/train%20layout/MtLoweandRobstownTimbercompanylo-1.jpg
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo360/steeringrigsrob/train%20layout/MtLoweandRobstownTimbercompanylo-3.jpg
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo360/steeringrigsrob/train%20layout/MtLoweandRobstownTimbercompanyloco1.jpg
Source
http://www.toycollector.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=824&id=8728&catid=91&func=fb_pdf
I have nine pix showing the size difference between the 2-6-6-2, the 2-8-0, and the 4-6-0. Here is one....
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4204798338_29f6a6ded2_b.jpg)
More size comparison pix of the 2-6-6-2, the 2-8-0, and the 4-6-0
Look closely....there are three smoke stacks here. The 2-6-6-2 is behind the 2-8-0 and the 4-6-0 is behind the 2-6-6-2
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4204798360_7e5d7c540c_b.jpg)
Here is a tender comparison, the 2-6-6-2 on the left, the 4-6-0 on the right
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4204777124_6abd320aa8_b.jpg)
I find it somewhat surprising that the 2-6-6-2 is runt of litter. What does it stack up next to a 4-4-0?
With no knowledge of the railroad it was built for, my guess the track was built in a boggy, swampy area with light rail, no maintenance and a high need for really light axle loadings. Thus, small locomotive with its weight spread out over a large number of axles. Just a guess.
Heave,
The 2-6-6-2 dwarfs the 4-4-0.
The more I look at the comparison pictures, I think the mallet is better suited to my layout than the 4-6-0.
My birthday (Jan 22) is coming up, so maybe the wife could get me that!
Hm.
I'm beginning to consider either the little runt climax or the 4-4-0 to go with the big runt mallet.
Heh.
Quote from: Heave on December 22, 2009, 12:57:32 PM
Hm.
I'm beginning to consider either the little runt climax or the 4-4-0 to go with the big runt mallet.
Heh.
There is a significant size difference between the IF 4-4-0 and the OF 4-4-0.
Good Morning All,
All my engine size comparison pix can be seen at my Flickr account.
Quote from: jestor on December 23, 2009, 12:38:45 AM
Quote from: Heave on December 22, 2009, 12:57:32 PM
Hm.
I'm beginning to consider either the little runt climax or the 4-4-0 to go with the big runt mallet.
Heh.
There is a significant size difference between the IF 4-4-0 and the OF 4-4-0.
That is true. I think the IF is smaller than the OF one.
One must wonder if Bachmann just cranked out engines in On30 without regard to scaling to a 6 foot 1/48 human.
All the pictures I have seen posted by people that have the 2-6-6-2 are of unlettered locos. Are the lettered and numbered ones available now?
Thanks,
JRT
As disproportionate as they may seem, all of the Bachmann engines are in O scale. They aren't random boilers and cabs dropped onto HO drivers. If you could place the 1:1 locos side by side as in the photos above, they would look just as awkwardly proportioned.
-John
James,
The 2-6-6-2's are available in the different road names. I got my Midwest Mining 2-6-6-2 two weeks ago. The Favorite Spot Store on Ebay has them all. They are gone for the holidays but will be back on January 4th. I think their sound equipped 2-6-6-2's are $305 plus $12 shipping. Hope this helps.
Jack
QuoteThere is a significant size difference between the IF 4-4-0 and the OF 4-4-0.
Does anyone have a side by side comparison photo of the IF & OF models?
I would like to see the differences.
Thanks,
Bruce
Quote from: BKJ on December 23, 2009, 03:14:47 PM
QuoteThere is a significant size difference between the IF 4-4-0 and the OF 4-4-0.
Does anyone have a side by side comparison photo of the IF & OF models?
I would like to see the differences.
Thanks,
Bruce
(http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/of_4-4-0/image/0100_if_4-4-0.jpg)
The IF 4-4-0 is a bit small for 1:48.
(http://www.55n3.org/image/left_three_quarter.jpg)
The IF 4-4-0 with a 1:55 figure, or as 55n3.
Harold
Wow... quite a difference in size!
How does the 4-4-0 OF stack up to the 2-8-0 loco?
Thanks Harold!
http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/of_4-4-0/ (http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/of_4-4-0/)
Harold
The prototype for the IF 4-4-0 was the Mt. Gretna tourist line. A 2 ft. gauge tourist railroad. The actual prototype was really small.
Quote from: ksivils on December 23, 2009, 05:01:35 PM
The prototype for the IF 4-4-0 was the Mt. Gretna tourist line. A 2 ft. gauge tourist railroad. The actual prototype was really small.
(http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/on30_4-4-0/image/gretna_plan.jpg)
Harold
"We DON'T need no stinkin' letter!!!"- Scale 55
No, not a single letter. But 5 of them !!!!! :::: s-c-a-l-e ;D ;D ;D ;D
Have a happy xmas, Harold.
Lindsay