Warren D Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I was looking for small steamer for a load for my recent Maine Locomotive and Machine Mack R688ST build. I ran across this on an auction site, seemed to fit the bill, 1/25 scale and small enough to be hauled. After I got it built it seemed a bit large but height and width scale ok, the length is a bit long. It's a metal kit, reminds me of the old Hubley metal car kits. Made in Japan under the name Waco. I've searched the internet and couldn't find any info on the kit. Normally, I'd be hesitant to build up a rare kit like this but a previous owner started it so it wasn't anywhere near pristine. I also had thoughts this was more of a fantasy but Baldwin did build these 36" gauge locos for plantations in the early 1900's. A couple stayed in the states and are still preserved, most went overseas. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 That's really cool! I have the MPC 4-4-0 "The General", but that can't hold a candle to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Beautiful model. Interesting it was made in 1/25. I've never seen anything like it. I've always admired the Japanese HO scale (1/87) brass locomotives, works of art, every one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Very nice locomotive model. I really enjoyed looking at the photos of this older era engine. Thanks for sharing the photos with us. 👌 Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Really cool model.....well done!!! I'd like to find something like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Dave Van said: Really cool model.....well done!!! I'd like to find something like it I kinda stumbled on it, seller said he took it to his local hobby shop and the guy said he never saw or heard of it. I searched for info but didn't find a thing. Probably very rare, though they were made for both the Japanese and english speaking markets as the instructions are in both languages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glue fumes Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Looks like a export locomotive https://kiso-hinoki.jp/en/01akasawa2.html, cool kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Molchany Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Is it motorized?perhaps it would run on G scale or Standard Gauge track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Beautiful model! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 12 hours ago, Lucius Molchany said: Is it motorized?perhaps it would run on G scale or Standard Gauge track. No, it's 3 foot gauge in 1/25 scale and doens't mate up with any of the standard model RR gauges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 What a beautiful little loco! Nicely Done! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Molchany Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Still is cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 That's a nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 What a lovely knick-knack. Finish is a bit bright though. I don't think I was aware of this model. Here's a bunch of photos from an eBay listing. (eBay LINK ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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