HO HY C&O L-1 4-6-4 Hudson #490 Steam Loco/B&O Museum/yellow
Features
NEW Paragon3
Sound & Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDERTM with
Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC
environments
Factory Installed Engineer / Fireman Figures
Synchronized Puffing Smoke with each Chuff
Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and Timing
Locomotive Composition: Brass body with Die Cast Chassis
Tender Composition: Brass body with Die Cast Chassis
Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee or Compatible
Compatible Tracks: Code 83 and 100 Rail
Equipped with Traction Tires
Minimum Operating Radius: 22 in or greater
Shipping weight: 3.25 lbs
Box Dimensions: L18″ x W4″ x H3.5″
In 1946, the C&O took
five of its Class F-19 Pacific 4-6-2 locomotives and converted them
into Class L-1 Hudsons. This rework was done in the Huntington Shops
and was completed in 1947. All but one of the new L-1s were covered
with a streamlined stainless steel cowl which was painted yellow and
silver. The tenders were cased in fluted stainless steel and tapered at
the top so they would blend exactly with the new Budd passenger cars.
The “yellowbellies” as they were called by C&O crews were
numbered 490 through 494 (number 494 did not have a cowl applied). Only
engine 490 survives today and is on display at the B&O Railroad
Museum in Baltimore, MD.
*Information adapted from
www.steamlocomotive.com
**Specifications
on this page subject to change.
