Alco N&W G-1 2-8-0

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There were very few G1's although they were almost identical to the much
larger G class.  After the late 1940's, there were only two of them (6 & 7),
which were based in Bluefield for use on the Honaker branch, which had
bridges that would not support a larger locomotive. They were retired in
1955 and donated, the 6 to Roanoke and the 7 to Bluefield, where both still
exist. 

 

The model is relatively old, though I don't know the year it was produced.
As far as I know, it was done only once, so they don't turn up very often.
Value is hard to estimate, but should be pretty good, due to fact that it is
rare.     Jim Nichols

 

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I recently acquired an Alco N&W G-1 2-8-0, HO brass model locomotive. It had
a gearbox with zinc disease, which I managed to replace, and a few other,
minor, problems. It now runs fine, and looks good to me.

I tried Googling the model, without results, and no hits on eBay either. The
Brown Book says "quality problems", but not much else.

 

Can someone tell me more about this nice model engine ?

 

Was the G-1 very 'popular on the N&W ?

What is the N&W modelers opinion of this model ?

Why there is so little info around on the model ?

Any idea what the model is worth ?

 

 

Dave

http;//daveayers.com

http;//brassbackshop.com

 






 

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