VIRGINIAN 2-8-8-2 models by Proto 2000

[NW Modeling List]

Brethren,

Back in March, Jim Brewer compiled a list of the Proto 2000 N&W 2-8-8-2s
which included: item number, road number, and tender size.
I am interested in compiling a similar list for Virginian 2-8-8-2s.

The following related information was forwarded in July:
Virginian's ex-N&W 2-8-8-2s were USE class 736-742, originally N&W Y-3s.
They had the biggest tenders of any VGN 2-8-8-2s.  But they were the 23-ton

16k jobs.  Sorry. No 18s.  by EdK.


The best information I have comes from Walthers and EdK. - given by item
number and VGN road number:
Item  Road# Class Tender            Controls
31231 714   ???   12k/??t  tender   Sound / DCC
31233 716   ???   12k/??t  tender   DC only  ( DCC ready? )
31232 719   ???   12k/??t  tender   Sound / DCC

23344 737   USE   16k/23t  tender   DC only  ( DCC ready? )
32012 738   USE   16k/23t  tender   Sound / DCC
23345 739   USE   16k/23t  tender   DC only  ( DCC ready? )
32014 740   USE   16k/23t  tender   DC only  ( DCC ready? )
32013 741   USE   16k/23t  tender   Sound / DCC

Who can help with the tender tonnage and Class designation on the 71x
locomotives?
Were the 71x locomotives also USRA design?  Where were they purchased?
Does anyone have any additions or corrections?

Thanks,
Dave Willis.
( blt 1962 c/n4 )
N&W Steam Lives on in Indiana.