Chesapeake & Ohio K-3/K-3a Project Information
This prototype was cornerstone power for the C&O during the roads most critical years and unfortunately has never been properly modeled in O scale, we would like to change that! Our plans call for the production of both K-3 and K-3a versions while offering the two primary tenders that these prototypes used, the V-16 16,000 gallon 'Vanderbilt' style tender as well as the 'RA' rectangular tank. |
MODEL FEATURES
• A custom Dallee Electronics Sound System will reproduce all of the authentic K-3/K-3a sounds • Prototypically Mounted Running Boards • Full Under-body Detail on Locomotives & Tenders • Custom Built Pittman Ball-Bearing Motor • Real Glass Window Glazing • Stainless Steel Tires will be Used on all Wheel Sets • Nickel Silver Rods and Valve Gear • Continuous Voltage Lighting System • All Fabricated Components will be Produced from the Finest Japanese or United States Milled Brass • All directional lighting will be both automatically and manually controlled. All lighting functions will be accessible through the included control box which is also used to control the sound functions. All remote functions will compatible with DCC decoder installations |
• Prototypical Double Draw Bar • Fully Equalized and Sprung Suspension with Real Fabricated Leaf Springs • 32 Ball-Bearing Used Throughout the Model • All Axles will Ride on Ball-Bearings • Ball-Bearing Equipped Side & Main Rods • Custom Built Ball-Bearing Equipped Drive Mechanism • User Controlled Electronic Valve Gear • Full Cab Detail: with Wood Detail, Brass Gauge Bezels & Lenses • All Hatches and Compartments will be Operational • Scale Operating Couplers • Kohs & Company Developed Tire and Flange Profiles |
