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Item No: 199077

$1,195

Description
Grading
Brass Guide

Model Attributes

Running Noise (1 = low, 10 = high): 5
Motor Type: Can
Window Glazing: N/A
In-Cab / Interior Detail: Yes
Lights: Directional, forward and tender marker lamps.
DCC: N/A
DCC System: N/A
Sound: Yes

Please be sure to check out the photos.

Notes: A piping detail on the engineers side of the firebox is detached at one point.

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

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The Southern Pacific (SP) AC-12 cab forward locomotives were oil-fired, articulated steam engines (4-8-8-2) built by Baldwin during World War II, notable for having their cabs located at the front to protect crews from smoke and soot in the long tunnels and snow sheds of Donner Pass and other mountain routes. These locomotives, including the last new steam engine SP ever purchased (#4294), were powerful, with a tractive effort of 124,300 pounds, enabling them to pull fast freight and passenger trains. Although they were retired by the 1950s due to dieselization, the famous AC-12 #4294 is preserved at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento. AC-12s had a 63-inch driver diameter, a 250 psi boiler pressure, and a powerful tractive effort of 124,300 pounds, making them effective for heavy freight and passenger service. Features included a streamlined front with a white band, an air horn mounted on the front, and air compressors on the smokebox.

The primary reason for the cab-forward design was to protect the crew from the hazardous smoke, soot, and heat encountered in the long tunnels and snow sheds on SP's challenging mountain lines, particularly on Donner Pass and Cascade Summit. The engineer and fireman faced away from the firebox and the traditional layout, ensuring they could breathe clean air. The oil fuel could be easily piped from the rear tender to the front firebox.

The AC-12s were retired between 1955 and 1958 as diesel locomotives began to dominate the railroad industry.

7.6

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 Custom paint - Excellent quality, decals applied correctly Factory paint - Excellent quality Weathered paint - Excellent quality Unpainted - Minor tarnish Indications of use - Minor
35	Condition - Average Factory paint - Average quality Very minor paint chips / scratches / blemishes Minor detail part(s) - Detached, but included Custom paint - Average quality Weathered paint - Average quality Unpainted - Average tarnish 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	Condition - Mint Factory supplied spare parts included
8	Condition - Excellent, minor shelf wear Factory supplied spare parts missing Original model wrapping missing or replaced
6	Condition - Average, indication of wear Tape marks, cuts 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:	47034
Scale:	O-3Rail
Importer:	Williams
Category:	Steam
Sub-category:	Articulated
Builder:	MADE IN KOREA
Road:	Southern Pacific
Type:	Cab Forward
Description:	AC-12
Whyte:	4-8-4
Year(s):
Catalog No:	7002
Notes:	FACTORY PAINTED - CAB FORWARD - 3-RAIL VERSION

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