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Item No: 165658

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Description
Grading
Brass Guide

Model Attributes

Running Noise (1 = low, 10 = high): 3
Motor Type: Can
Window Glazing: Yes
In-Cab / Interior Detail: Yes
Lights: Directional
DCC: N/A
DCC System: N/A
Sound: N/A

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Notes:

This is a model of the Timken Four Aces as it was after the 100,000 Mile Demo and was purchased by NP in 1933 and Numbered as #2626 (see history below).

A Little History:

Timken 1111, also called the Timken Four Aces, was a 4-8-4 steam locomotive built in 1930 by American Locomotive Company (ALCO) to serve as a demonstration unit for new roller bearings produced by the Timken Roller Bearing Company. It was the first locomotive built with all sealed roller bearings rather than the friction bearings or a mix of the two types. Timken chose a 4-8-4 on which to demonstrate the company's bearings so the locomotive could be used in all types of railroad work, especially on heavy freight and fast passenger trains. A total of 52 different parts manufacturers agreed to supply their parts for the locomotive "on account" until the locomotive operated over 100,000 miles (161,000 km). The suppliers' names were placed on a plaque that was fastened to the tender for the duration of the demonstration period. The locomotive's first demonstration runs were hauling freight on the New York Central Railroad. After those demonstrations, it was used on thirteen other major railroads, including the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, New Haven Railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), in both freight and passenger service. The PRR used the locomotive on a passenger train where it hauled twelve passenger cars through the Allegheny Mountains so well that the train did not require the use of helpers and arrived at its destination three minutes early. At some of the stations on the locomotive's demonstration runs, publicity stunts were held where the locomotive would be pulled by as few as three men (or as was done in Chicago, by three women); these publicity stunts were designed to show that the roller bearings produced so little friction that the locomotive could easily be moved by hand. By August 1931, the locomotive had been used for over 90,000 miles (145,000 km) when it was delivered to the Northern Pacific Railroad, the fifteenth railroad to demonstrate the locomotive. With a dynamometer car in tow, the Northern Pacific was able to drive the locomotive as fast as a sustained 88 mph (142 km/h) while pulling the North Coast Limited passenger train past Willow Creek, Montana. However, while in service for the Northern Pacific 1111 suffered severe crown sheet damage. Timken demanded that Northern Pacific repair it, while Northern Pacific refused to repair a locomotive they did not own. The resulting agreement lead to the sale of 1111 to Northern Pacific. The Northern Pacific purchased the 1111 from Timken on February 8, 1933, after it crossed the 100,000-mile (160,000 km) mark. The railroad renumbered it to 2626, classifying it internally as locomotive class A-1 (this locomotive was the class's sole member), and used it in passenger service between Seattle and Yakima, Washington, and later shifted its service to passenger trains between Seattle and Missoula, Montana. Northern Pacific used the locomotive for 23 years before retiring it from active service. The locomotive's last run was made on August 4, 1957 when it pulled a passenger train from Seattle to Cle Elum and return. Efforts were made at preservation for the locomotive, and the Timken Company even seriously attempted to purchase the locomotive and move it back to the company's Canton, Ohio, headquarters under its own power. But the locomotive was scrapped before Timken and Northern Pacific could complete their negotiations. (Source Wikipedia)

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Appearance

50	Condition - Mint Custom paint - Professional quality Factory paint - Professional quality Weathered paint - Professional quality Unpainted - No tarnish All detail parts and components properly installed
40	Condition - Excellent Factory paint - Excellent quality Custom paint - Excellent quality, decals applied correctly Weathered paint - Excellent quality Unpainted - Minor tarnish Indications of use - Minor
35	Condition - Average Custom paint - Average quality Factory paint - Average quality Weathered paint - Average quality Very minor paint chips / scratches / blemishes Unpainted - Average tarnish Minor detail part(s) - Detached, but included Indications of use - Average
30	Condition - Below average quality Custom paint - Below average quality Factory paint - Below average quality Weathered paint - Below average quality Multiple paint chips / scratches / blemishes Unpainted - Major tarnish Minor detail part(s) - Missing Major detail part(s) - Detached, but included
25	Condition - Poor Custom paint - Poor Factory paint - Poor Weathered paint - Poor Private road Multiple or large paint chips/dings in model Some foam damage on model
20	Condition - Poor Custom paint - Poor Factory paint - Poor Weathered paint - Poor
15	Dents - Small/minor Damage caused by over-lubrication Major components - Detached, but included Damaged, but possibly salvageable
0	Dents - Major May have been dropped Major components - Part(s) missing Badly damaged

Mechanical / Electrical

40	Lights (if equipped) - Function correctly Running condition - Extremely smooth Drivers/wheels - Mint, not used Parts - Contain only original Motor - Original, new condition Motor - N/A (i.e. passenger, rolling stock) DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Professional install/operation
35	Running condition - Excellent at all speeds Drivers/wheels - Slightly used, no indications of wear Parts - May contain upgraded DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Very good install/operation
30	Running condition - Average at all speeds Drivers/wheels - Dirty and/or squeaky Lights (if equipped) - Some not functioning correctly
26	Running condition - Below average Hesitation at slower speeds Drivers/wheels - Minor burnishing of drivers Lights (if equipped) - Poor install/wires exposed DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Poor install/wires exposed
22	DCC/Sound (if equipped) - Not functioning Accessories - Installed, not functioning Small holes have been drilled
20	Drivers/Wheels - Minor wear, brass slightly visible
18	Running condition - Poor Running condition - Erratic, jerking motions at slow speeds Holes drilled in engine or tender
16	Running condition - Poor Motor - Spins, no movement (motor tubing rotted) Possible electrical short, sparks
12	Running condition - Extremely poor Parts and or components need replacement
4	Running condition - Not running, all parts included Drivers/wheels - Heavy wear on all drivers Valve gear locked up Motor and/or gears ruined
0	Running condition - Not running, missing parts Missing motor, gearbox or other major component

Box & Foam

10	Factory supplied spare parts included Condition - Mint
8	Condition - Excellent, minor shelf wear Factory supplied spare parts missing Original model wrapping missing or replaced
6	Tape marks, cuts Condition - Average, indication of wear Dealer sticker/stamps on box
4	Condition - Below average, missing labels Replacement box and/or foam Bad foam
2	Condition - Poor, very rough appearance Possible water damage/mildew
0	No box

BG-SKU:	23988
Scale:	HO
Importer:	W&R Enterprises
Category:	Steam
Sub-category:	Non-Articulated
Builder:	BOO-RIM
Road:	Northern Pacific
Type:	NORTHERN
Description:	A-1
Whyte:	4-8-4
Year(s):	2005
Catalog No:	VERSION 2
Notes:	FACTORY PAINTED - EX-TIMKEN #2626 - AS BUILT - PASSENGER GRAY - NO NUMBER BOARDS

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