Following stints with several prominent railroads and locomotive manufacturers, Matthias N. Forney went to work for the Illinois Central Railroad in 1861, where he designed and patented the first of the “Forney” type locomotives. Characterized by a trailing truck positioned under the coal bunker/water tank, Forney designs integrated the locomotive and fuel bunker on one frame, allowing for smooth operation in tight curves. Ideal for fast-paced railroad operation, Forneys were produced by many locomotive manufacturers to serve urban elevated railroads and narrow gauge short lines during the middle to late steam era. Two examples are our Baldwin Forney 2-4-4, offered in inside and outside frame versions.
Features include:
• DCC-equipped for speed, direction, and lighting
• dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder for DCC or DC operation
• die-cast frame and boiler
• vestibule cab with operating doors and interior detail
• precision motor
• operating LED headlight
• separately applied detail parts
This model performs best on 18" radius curves or greater.
Ages 14+
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 01 August, 2016.
