Pennsylvania K-4 'Pre-War' Version (1938-40)

The above photo is of our 'pre-war' version model with a 110P75a-1 tender.

The above photo is of our 'pre-war' version model with a 130P75-1 tender.

 

The major characteristics of the 'pre-war' version as we have built them are listed below, in addition there are variations in piping, running board construction and the installation of major appliances. You will also notice that there are variations in paint and lettering schemes between all major versions:
  • Fabricated Frame
  • Original 17" Headlight Location
  • Original Top of Smokebox Generator Location
  • Original 'Slat' Style Pilot
  • Pilot Mounted Train Control Box
  • 'Pedestal' Style Marker Lights on Pilot
  • 'Pedestal' Style Class Lights on Smokebox
  • Coale Safety Valves
  • Standard Type Stoker
  • Water Relief Valves on Cylinders
  • Spoke Style Drivers
  • 'Fluted' Side Rods
  • Gold Leaf 'Roman' Lettering (narrow spacing)
(images courtesy of the Seman collection)

#1361 with 110P75a Tender

#225 with 130P75 Tender

K-4 VERSIONS