Construction: Die Cast Metal with plastic, metal and wire details. Ready-to-run

Features:

• Multiple Road Numbers and Paint Schemes
• Also Available in Painted, Unlettered Versions
• Precision Can Motor with Balanced Flywheel
• Cab Interior
• Individual Grab Irons and Hand Rails
• Piping and Valve Detail
• Operates on both DCC and DC
• 18" Operating Radius

Brief History

In the summer of 1881, the Denver and Rio Grande Railway placed an order for 12 new Class 70 consolidations to be used over the expanding narrow gauge. These new 2-8-0s were essentially “beefed up” versions of an earlier design and weighed in at approximately 70,000 pounds. The new engines sported a slightly larger boiler and cylinder casting when compared to their smaller cousins.

The D&RG re-organized as the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in 1921. In 1924, the 10 remaining Class 70 engines from the 1881 purchase became numbers 340-349. During this motive power reclassifying effort, they were also given the new power designation of C-19 - “C” for Consolidation and “19” for approximately 19,000 pounds of tractive effort.

Blackstone Models is pleased to introduce the C-19 Locomotive, faithfully reproduced in HOn3 scale featuring die-cast construction and individual detail parts. Each C-19 is equipped with engine-specific cabs, pilots and tenders depending on the most common practice of the prototype.

Design and Construction

The C-19 has been designed to comfortably navigate on layouts with a minimum turning radius of 18 inches. C-19 locomotives measure 7.4 inches over the couplers and 6 inches over the wheels. Our engineers have designed this exceptional locomotive to operate smoothly at slow speeds without stalling or derailing. Reliable power pickup, achieved with all-wheel electrical pickup, is key to its amazing running ability.

The engine has been manufactured from primarily die-cast metal, placing most of the weight in the front of the locomotive, while the lighter tender is constructed of a mixture of materials. This balance provides the best possible pulling power for this model. All lights use golden white LEDs, providing the warm glow that predates today’s harsh, modern lamps. Detail parts are fashioned from a combination of wire and a high strength, thermoplastic engineering resin, for the best and most accurate reproduction.

Amazing Details

There are eight different variations, each with its own unique look. Each model features unique details such as handrail locations, number boards, cabs, tender detail, headlights, ladders, stacks and more. Each version has over 100 hand-placed detail parts. Couplers are already in place, both front and rear, so these locomotives are ready to take their place on your railroad from the moment you take them home!

 We are still accepting orders for the "Non-Weathered" versions listed below

Expected Release: August / September 2013

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The Weathered Versions of the C-19 2-8-0 Consolidated
are Sold Out at Blackstone Models

If your order was placed prior to the June Deadline, 
expect delivery October / November 2013 

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