Model Attributes

• Running Noise (1 = low, 10 = high): 7
• Motor Type: Can
• Window Glazing: N/A
• In-Cab / Interior Detail: Yes
• Lights: N/A
• DCC: N/A
• DCC System: N/A
• Sound: N/A

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       Notes: The re-railer detail on the tender and blow down spreader on the loco are detached but included. Some of the piping is loose on the loco.

       NOTE: Model grading is shown in the "GRADING" tab

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The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) F-17 class was a group of six steam locomotives of the "Heavy Pacific" type, built in 1914 for passenger service. They were known for their power and reliability, particularly on mountainous routes.

They were built by the American Locomotive Company (Alco) at their Richmond, Virginia, works. The original road numbers for the six units were 182–187. They were renumbered 470–475 in January 1925. The F-17s produced 46,500 pounds of tractive effort.

The F-17s were considerably heavier than the C&O's previous Pacifics and were considered good, reliable engines. They were designed to handle steep grades and heavy passenger cars. Their initial service was on the route between Charlottesville, Virginia, and Hinton, West Virginia, which crossed three mountain ranges. While powerful, their smaller 69-inch drivers limited their top speed compared to other Pacific-type engines.

In 1934, the F-17s were rebuilt into the F-17a class, with several significant upgrades. he rebuilds included:

Larger 74-inch drivers, allowing for higher speeds

Increased boiler pressure (from 185 to 200 psi)

More tractive effort (up to 46,900 lbs)

Roller bearings

Some F-17 class locomotives were used for post-World War II passenger trains, such as the Detroit–Toledo–Columbus line.

The last of the C&O Heavy Pacifics were retired around 1953.