I'm adding the USAT Hudson to the Gartenbahn database. Two questions: Were there any other versions made besides these, specifically was there a R20005 and a '1', '2' and '7' without sound? R20001S - NYC 5344 with Phoenix sound R20002S - NYC 5343 with Phoenix sound R20003 - ATSF sound ready R20003S - ATSF with sound R20004 - UP sound ready R20004S - UP with sound R20006 - Rio Grande sound ready R20006S - Rio Grande with sound R20007S - Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo N.Y. 502 with sound R20008S - NYC 5344 with Phoenix sound, limited edition, production: 50 units and does anyone have the accurate weight of a USAT Hudson, the best I can find is a 45 pound 'guess' Thanks
Do you have any photos of these G gauge Hudsons? Or is there a link to the Gartenbahn data base? I'm interested to see them. The TH&B 502 is an ex-NYC Hudson. :tb-biggrin:
You have come to the right place for your first question. The USA Trains Hudson was the first locomotive in a brand new series called the "Prestiage Series" which are new line of locomotives made primarily from diecast metal. Even the tender is made from diecast metal. This new series was introduced in 2002 and there has been a couple of new intorductions of other models since the Hudson. R20001 NYC #5344 no sound R20001S NYC #5344 Sound R20002 NYC #5343 no sound R20002S NYC #5343 sound R20003 ATSF no sound R20003S ATSF sound R20004 Union Pacific no sound R20004S Union Pacific sound R20005 Southern Pacific no sound R20005S Southern Pacific sound R20006 Rio Grande no sound R20006S Rio Grande sound R20007 Toronto, Hamilton, & Buffalo no sound R20007S Toronto, Hamilton, & Buffalo sound R20008S New York Central "builders photo" edition, limited edition, sound only Locomotive length with tender 40 1/2 inches USA Trains never concerned themselves with weights on any of thier products. I have however heard these things are pretty heavy, so your estimate is probably correct. Note: this locomotive also uses traction tires and I have heard of 100 cars pulls with the Hudson.
krs, thank you for sending me the link. I am going to attach the link to the photo by using the URL attachment that I told you about. I had no idea that G scale had such detailed locomotives available. As a non-modeler, I may be tempted to build a layout. :tb-biggrin: As far as prototypical correctness (as opposed to political correctness), the old New York Central professor must bloviate here. The model is most certainly of the NY Central Hudson, as it is very distinctive compared to other Hudsons. The Union Pacific never had any Hudsons, and a locomotive of their 5300 series would have been a 2-10-2, not a 4-6-4. 5332 is a prototypically correct number for a NY Central Hudson. No matter, it's a great looking engine. *******************************
For those interested in the USA Trains Hudson New York Central limited edition "Builders Photo" edition I have posted a picture. All other road names have since sold out and the New York Central road name is the only one left. Talk about diecast monsters, the USA Trains big boy is the largest diecast model steam locomotive ever built. The MTH and the Accucraft versions are both only 1:32 scale ratio and the USA Trains is 1:29 scale ratio beating both of them out. If you like Electirc locomotives USA Trains has you covered there also with the diecast GG-1 with actual power pantographs the go up and down. This one is a monster also in comparison the the MTH trains version All info and pictures can be found here at the manufacturers website > www.usatrains.com
USA Trains Hudson & Bigboy Here is a picture of the USA Trains Union Pacific Big Boy and the New York Central Hudson side by side.
