@@willamettevalleyAFtrains A little goes a long way! You shouldn't have any issues replenishing your supply... lots of choices on the market these days.
Yes they are well done. I think that Gilbert chose to make one because K5 #5698 was displayed at the New York World's Fair in 1939-40. There were only two built and they had different valve gear - steam chests. 5698 was built in Altoona and had Walschaerts valve gear and piston valves. From photos of it I believe it is the one Gilbert patterned their version from.
Nice running locomotives, Hope you have a happy new year.
Thank you and Happy New Year to you and your family.
Very nice trains. Thank you.
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
As per usual smooth running trains. 👍👍👍
Such smooth runners... you must spend a lot of time keeping them clean and lubed! Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!
Thank you. I had some special synthetic grease in a small bottle since the 1990's. I used the very last of it on this locomotive the other day.
@@willamettevalleyAFtrains A little goes a long way! You shouldn't have any issues replenishing your supply... lots of choices on the market these days.
That K-5 and the more common K-4 was a remarkable design, and served the PRR admirably. Gilbert's rendition doesn't disappoint.
Yes they are well done. I think that Gilbert chose to make one because K5 #5698 was displayed at the New York World's Fair in 1939-40. There were only two built and they had different valve gear - steam chests. 5698 was built in Altoona and had Walschaerts valve gear and piston valves. From photos of it I believe it is the one Gilbert patterned their version from.
I have two examples. A prewar worm drive, and postwar sit. Like the prototype, very strong and powerful.