<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><div>Thanks for the feedback on the running qualities, both Ed and Rick.<br><br>Based on the last two emails, there was a version produced for every decade this locomotive existed - 1910's and 1940's (Rick), 1920's, 1930's and 1950's (Ed). This must have been one popular model! (g)<br><br>Two questions:<br>What year were the headlights centered on the prototype, and what class of locomotive was the large tender inherited from? (I'm guessing a Y)<br><br>Regarding the model, it's missing one of the cylinder steam supply pipes (smokebox to valve chest). Where could one get a replacement, or is this a scratch-build situation?<br><br>Matt Goodman<br></div><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:
13px;"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><hr size="1"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">From:</span></b> NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list@nwhs.org><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list@nwhs.org><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Monday, June 22, 2009 5:38:53 PM<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> RE: Northwest Shortline's E2a<br></font><br>
I currently have 4 and have had as many as 6 of over time. They are very solidly built and were imported by NWSL from Japan in the early 70's (I don't have my Brown Book here at work but I think in 1971). The open frame motor is a bit noisy and not very operationally sensitive as compared to can motors that were used in newer brass models. For a model being equipped with an open frame motor they do run well. The running gear is solidly built and durable (I have never had any significant mechanical or electrical problems with any of my locomotives). It is however important, as with all such mechanical/electrical devices, to maintain them good cleaning and lubrication. As for detail, while not perfect (we always seem to find imperfections in models) the models have good detail making them nice representations of the prototype. 3 versions were produced. A 1920's verson, a 1930's verson, and a 1950's verson......... I well
remember seeing watching E-2a's running on the N&W f<br> rom Bluefield to Norton as a kid in the 50's. (the E-2a at the Ohio Railway Museum in Worthington was one of the Bluefield to Norton locomotives)<br><br>Ed Painter - From Narrows, VA currently living in Russellville, AR<br><br><br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: <a ymailto="mailto:nw-modeling-list-bounces@nwhs.org" href="mailto:nw-modeling-list-bounces@nwhs.org">nw-modeling-list-bounces@nwhs.org</a> [mailto:<a ymailto="mailto:nw-modeling-list-bounces@nwhs.org" href="mailto:nw-modeling-list-bounces@nwhs.org">nw-modeling-list-bounces@nwhs.org</a>] On Behalf Of NW Modeling List<br>Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 11:57 PM<br>To: NW Modeling List<br>Subject: Northwest Shortlines E2a<br><br><br>I came across this early 70's model recently. Good timing as I was looking for my first passenger steamer. <br><br>I believe NWSL models are held general in high regard. Does anyone have any
experience with this particular model. This would be a runner, so I'm especially curious about the quality and robustness of the running gear. <br><br>Matt Goodman <br><br><br> <br>________________________________________<br><a ymailto="mailto:NW-Modeling-List@nwhs.org" href="mailto:NW-Modeling-List@nwhs.org">NW-Modeling-List@nwhs.org</a><br>To change your subscription go to<br><span><a target="_blank" href="http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list">http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list</a></span><br>Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at<br><span><a target="_blank" href="http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/">http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/</a></span><br><br>________________________________________<br><a ymailto="mailto:NW-Modeling-List@nwhs.org" href="mailto:NW-Modeling-List@nwhs.org">NW-Modeling-List@nwhs.org</a><br>To change your subscription go to<br><a
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