Need brass PFM N&W 'A' tender

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All the "J" 22k gal tenders had smooth welded sides (no rivets) and only when placed into freight service at the end of their operation lives did  at least some of the J tenders receive doghouses.  All tenders from any of the imported brass J's including the J-1's have smooth welded sides.  None have doghouses.

Precision Scale Models imported 22k gal tenders individually that would work with Y's or A's (later versions and not cheap).  I've seen these PSC tenders from time to time on eBay and likewise hit and miss with Brass dealers (it's been several years since they were imported).  Beautiful models.  You never know what may show-up on eBay but a tender from either a PFM A or Y would meet your needs.  Much less likely to show up would be tenders from Key, PSC, or Division Point A's or Y's............ but with eBay you never know.  Also simply doing various web searches for N&W HO Brass locomotives and/or 22,0000 gal tenders (try various wordings) will sometimes surprise you with what shows up.  Again, you never know.........

Look at the tender and locomotive drawings and pictures on N&WHS web site   http://www.nwhs.org/ -  http://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/rollingstock.php?RRSelect=N%26W+Rwy&CatSelect=Tender .  There are many pictures and drawings of N&W tenders to assist in a continuing education on N&W tenders.

Ed Painter:  Narrows, VA currently living in Russellville, AR.

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Subject: RE: Need brass PFM N&W 'A' tender

Dave,
If you need photos of this tender, I can take some images of my PFM. (it's unpainted too)

Dave Willis
(blt 1962, c/n 4)

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Subject: Need brass PFM N&W 'A' tender
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:29:57 -0500
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All,

I just got a PFM N&W 'A" 2-6-6-4 'basket case'. I can fix the bent and missing parts, but it came with a GEM C&O tender - not even close, so I need the correct tender for this model.

Does anyone have one to sell, or know where I can find one ?

There was a Gem 'J' tender on eBay, and I checked out how close it might be. Oddly it appears to to the right size and shape, but is missing the doghouse (not a problem), and rivets (big problem).

Any comments on N&W tender commonality, or variations in 'A' tenders ?

Thanks,
Dave
http;//daveayers.com
http;//brassbackshop.com






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