Rapido OO Gauge 926007 USATC S160 2-8-0, ‘6046’, Black w/USA on Tender (As preserved) (Pre-Order)

Rapido OO Gauge 926007 USATC S160 2-8-0, ‘6046’, Black w/USA on Tender (As preserved) (Pre-Order)

Our reference:926007

Specific Locomotive History

Built as one of the last S160 locomotives, No.6046 was sent directly to France towards the end of the War. When its use with the SNCF came to an end, the engine found its way to Hungary where it became MAV 411.144 with the Hungarian State Railways. It spent most of its time in Hungary working on industrial lines before being withdrawn for preservation in the Hungarian National Collection. However, an error meant the loco was sent for scrap. Fortunately, it was saved and moved to the UK, steaming for the first time in 2012. Since then, 6046 has been a regular performer at various heritage railways and has recently undergone an overhaul at the CVR once again, returning to traffic in October 2023.

History, Info & Updates

We've made a handy blog post for this project which will give you a little bite-size history, info & continuous updates on the project. To view the USATC S160 2-8-0 page, hover over 'Rapido USATC' on the top menu bar and click 'Find out more'.

DCC Ready: £269.95

DCC Sound: £379.95

Release Date: In tooling, samples due in Autumn

Manufacturer: Baldwin Locomotive Works - Philadelphia - 1945

Current Location:Churnet Valley Railway

Date of Model:2013 to present

Repatriation Date:TBC

Livery: Black (satin finish) w/U.S.A. on tender

Specification 

• Standard lamp irons
• Straight strap smokebox door
• PKP air pump
• Front running plate-mounted sandboxes
• Straight running boards
• Left hand drive with screw reverser and ‘Ajax’ pattern firehole door
• Cab rear shutters fitted
• Tender with lockers and extra air tanks
• Ejector fitted to left hand side of smokebox
• Boiler-mounted ejector pipe fitted
• Alternate piston valve covers fitted