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Need Help - 2 Unidentified Brass Trains Locos and rolling stock
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New member 2 posts mparker New member 2 posts
mparker

Hello, my grandfather passed away and I'm trying to sort through his model train collection. I can't seem to identify these two trains in the provided pictures. Both look to be brass locomotives. I have not removed from display case to look for markings but hoping someone can help without having to do so at this time. I believe these are G Gauge trains. I have identified a third as a PSC Brass Shay #15 but can't seem to find anything on these two. Thanks for your help. 

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Prof_Klyzlr Moderator 7,956 posts
Prof_Klyzlr

Search starting-position

Dear ???

If you are sure they are Brass, I would reccomend starting your search at BrassTrains.com ,
specifically the "Brass Guide" page

https://www.brasstrains.com/BrassGuide/PDG/List/G-Scale-Steam/8.1

For the Top loco, use the following selections (LH menu bar) to narrow down the options
Sub-Category = "Non-Articulated"
Whyte = "0-6-0"

For the lower loco (the larger Class C Climax),
use the following selections (LH menu bar) to narrow down the options
Sub-Category = "Logging"
Whyte = "3-TRUCK"

I appreciate not wanting to open up the cabinet if not-required, but it will definitely help if you can get any closer images, and/or confirm any identifying marks, especially on the underside.

Best of luck!

Happy Modelling,
Aim to Improve,
Prof Klyzlr
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mparker New member 2 posts
mparker

re: Search starting-position

Thank you Prof Klyzlr. I'm going to take these out of the display to relocate them to my house, along with the rest of his collection. I was told they were Brass but I have not confirmed. I'll post photos as a follow-up with more details for those who are curious when I remove them from the glass.  He was a big LGB collector but these trains were never used in his indoor scene setup.

Thanks again,

Michael P
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Prof_Klyzlr Moderator 7,956 posts
Prof_Klyzlr

Posting pics

Dear Michael,

Sounds like a plan. When you get the further pics, you might find the following thread useful...

https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/help/how-to-post-an-image

Happy Modelling,
Aim to Improve,
Prof Klyzlr
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Kritter Active Member 32 posts
Kritter

The PRR caboose and three

The PRR caboose and three truck Climax (the second picture) were made by Aster. Yes they are G gauge and very collectable. It appears to be electric though they also made live steam models of the Climax as well.

~J~
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