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KR Models provides update on HO scale Shay

By Nastassia Putz | March 1, 2022

New video and photos of Lima-built 50-ton two-truck Class B geared steam locomotive

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KR Models recently shared a new video and images of a second pre-production sample of its HO scale Shay. The model, based on the Lima-built 50-ton two-truck Class B geared steam locomotive, is scheduled for release this fall.

Road names announced for the model include Arcata no. 7, Canadian Pacific no. 111, Merrill & Ring Lumber Co. no. 3, Southwestern Portland Cement Co. no. 12, Sugar Pine Lumber Co. no. 10, and West Side Lumber Co. no. 6. The locomotive will also be available painted black but unlettered.

Features on the model will include a die-cast metal chassis, working external valve gear and drive shafts, and directional headlights. The model will be priced between $299 and $449, depending on features. Sound-equipped models will be fitted with an ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder.

Check out this video!

 

Three-quarter view of HO scale Shay geared steam locomotive on scenicked layout.
This three-quarter view of KR Models’ pre-production HO scale Shay geared steam locomotive shows the working front headlight; separate, factory-applied parts on the front pilot; and the die-cast metal chassis. The model will be offered in six road names.

 

Side view of two HO scale Shay geared steam locomotives on scenicked base.
This nose-to-nose view shows the details on the left and right sides of the HO scale Shay geared steam locomotive. The model will also be offered painted black but unlettered.

 

Side view of HO scale Shay geared steam locomotive.
The KR Models HO scale Shay geared steam locomotive will feature working external valve gear and drive shafts. The model has an oil tank, but a coal bunker will also be included.

 

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