SCALE MODEL OF LARGEST AMERICAN MADE LOCOMOTIVE 4-8-8-4.

Revised: 11/21/2009

Additional Information: States it is a 4-8-8-4 (as was the original). This model is actually a 2-8-8-4 as shown in the catalog.

SCALE MODEL OF LARGEST AMERICAN MADE LOCOMOTIVE 4-8-8-4. An absolutely incredible, right down to the smallest detail copy of the most powerful and largest American steam engine manufactured by American Locomotive Company. The original engine delivered in 1929 to the Northern Pacific Railway was the inspiration for this scale model created by H. B. Fisher. Mr. Fisher started this project in 1934 and finality came 12 years later in 1946. Please read the below article from the Wyckoff News printed in approximately the later part of the 1950s. One cannot appreciate the complexity and time involved in creating a perfect replica of the real thing. Only guessing that the original engine and tender were perhaps 60 yards in length. This scale model measures approx. 72″ l; the distance between track rails is 2-1/2″ so this would give you an approximation of the scale model gauge. At first glance, it is easy to walk by and not necessarily notice this mammoth, but when one sits down and studies the engine, it is hard to comprehend the complexity, the time span and the desire to finish such a project of mammoth proportions. Included with this offering are several of the original blueprints for the design and fabrication of this engine and tender. This is actually a working model capable of hauling over 2,000 pounds of cargo. According to the article it was last operated in 1955 in Paoli, Pennsylvania. There is a small plaque on the boiler, close to the boiler front dated 1934/1946, obviously placed there by Mr. Fisher upon completion of this project. SIZE: 72″ l. PROVENANCE: The history of the original full-scale locomotive is interesting. When the American Locomotive Company delivered the engine to the Northern Pacific in 1929 it was the largest locomotive ever built. Its purpose was to perform the functions of two Mikado locos, and in fact this Yellowstone type is really two engines with a single boiler. It was intended for operation between Mandan, N.D. and Glendive, Montana, where the location and extent of grades are such that it was impractical to use helper units. This meant that trains from the west hauling 4,000 tons would have to be split into two trains for movement from Glendive to Mandan. Hence, the American Locomotive Co. set out to develop this giant capable of taking 4,000 ton trains through the district in either direction. Design-wise there were many unusual features to be found in this big loco. In the first place the boiler was believed at the time to be the largest steam loco boiler in the world and operated at 250 pounds working pressure with an evaporation capacity of 120,000 pounds of water per hour. The boiler itself weighed 165,000 pounds and was of the conical type. Since the Northern Pacific desired to use Eastern Montana sub-bituminous coal from their own company operated open-pit mine at Colstrip, Montana the problem became more complex. The sub-bituminous was low in heating units but burned freely. In order to obtain the required horsepower from this grade of coal it was necessary to provide the largest firebox ever applied to a steam locomotive. The firebox was 266 inches long by 114 inches in width. Three Nicholson Thermic Syphons were located in the firebox and two more in the combustion chamber. A Gaines Arch is also part of the boiler equipment. The boiler was stoked by a Standard Type “B” unit capable of delivering 40,000 pounds of coal per hour. Among other novel features, the independent pipes to each of the cylinders were carefully proportioned as to afford an equal supply of steam to each cylinder and permitted equal operating pressures. A power operated multiple throttle control was used for the first time on a steam loco. CONDITION: Overall very fine with slight dustiness and minimal surface rust which easily wipes off. 1-9651 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3215	$10,350.00	Revised: 11/21/2009 Additional Information: States it is a 4-8-8-4 (as was the original). This model is actually a 2-8-8-4 as shown in the catalog. SCALE MODEL OF LARGEST AMERICAN MADE LOCOMOTIVE 4-8-8-4. An absolutely incredible, right down to the smallest detail copy of the most powerful and largest American steam engine manufactured by American Locomotive Company. The original engine delivered in 1929 to the Northern Pacific Railway was the inspiration for this scale model created by H. B. Fisher. Mr. Fisher started this project in 1934 and finality came 12 years later in 1946. Please read the below article from the Wyckoff News printed in approximately the later part of the 1950s. One cannot appreciate the complexity and time involved in creating a perfect replica of the real thing. Only guessing that the original engine and tender were perhaps 60 yards in length. This scale model measures approx. 72″ l; the distance between track rails is 2-1/2″ so this would give you an approximation of the scale model gauge. At first glance, it is easy to walk by and not necessarily notice this mammoth, but when one sits down and studies the engine, it is hard to comprehend the complexity, the time span and the desire to finish such a project of mammoth proportions. Included with this offering are several of the original blueprints for the design and fabrication of this engine and tender. This is actually a working model capable of hauling over 2,000 pounds of cargo. According to the article it was last operated in 1955 in Paoli, Pennsylvania. There is a small plaque on the boiler, close to the boiler front dated 1934/1946, obviously placed there by Mr. Fisher upon completion of this project. SIZE: 72″ l. PROVENANCE: The history of the original full-scale locomotive is interesting. When the American Locomotive Company delivered the engine to the Northern Pacific in 1929 it was the largest locomotive ever built. Its purpose was to perform the functions of two Mikado locos, and in fact this Yellowstone type is really two engines with a single boiler. It was intended for operation between Mandan, N.D. and Glendive, Montana, where the location and extent of grades are such that it was impractical to use helper units. This meant that trains from the west hauling 4,000 tons would have to be split into two trains for movement from Glendive to Mandan. Hence, the American Locomotive Co. set out to develop this giant capable of taking 4,000 ton trains through the district in either direction. Design-wise there were many unusual features to be found in this big loco. In the first place the boiler was believed at the time to be the largest steam loco boiler in the world and operated at 250 pounds working pressure with an evaporation capacity of 120,000 pounds of water per hour. The boiler itself weighed 165,000 pounds and was of the conical type. Since the Northern Pacific desired to use Eastern Montana sub-bituminous coal from their own company operated open-pit mine at Colstrip, Montana the problem became more complex. The sub-bituminous was low in heating units but burned freely. In order to obtain the required horsepower from this grade of coal it was necessary to provide the largest firebox ever applied to a steam locomotive. The firebox was 266 inches long by 114 inches in width. Three Nicholson Thermic Syphons were located in the firebox and two more in the combustion chamber. A Gaines Arch is also part of the boiler equipment. The boiler was stoked by a Standard Type “B” unit capable of delivering 40,000 pounds of coal per hour. Among other novel features, the independent pipes to each of the cylinders were carefully proportioned as to afford an equal supply of steam to each cylinder and permitted equal operating pressures. A power operated multiple throttle control was used for the first time on a steam loco. CONDITION: Overall very fine with slight dustiness and minimal surface rust which easily wipes off. 1-9651 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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