35 ton Davenport

Everything you need to faithfully replicate this neat locomotive is available now.  I highly recommend the MU capable wiring harness with a Syren25 motor controller.  See the videos section for two of these chassis running together using this wiring harness.

Special Thanks to Benjamin Maggi for providing excellent photos of one of the last remaining operational prototypes.  All prototype photos copyright Benjamin Maggi.  Also thanks to the Catskill Mountain Railroad for allowing Benjamin to crawl all over their loco, and thanks to Sarah for putting up with it all.

I wanted to do something prototypical and unique without getting over my head on fabrication.  When I stumbled across photos of a 35 ton Davenport I knew I had my candidate.  The problem was that as far as I can tell there are none anywhere in the vicinity of Utah so I couldn't do any in-person research.  Most were originally purchased by the U.S. Air Force.  The Rock Island also owned more than one, and many worked on shortlines and industrial railroads.  The small size is perfect for a starter locomotive but it can haul a decent sized train, combined with a full wiring harness it will be MU capable to add capacity to your railroad empire.  I plan on doing a 3 axle version in the future.

Some customers are using this chassis as a basis for electric steam locos, check out the chassis section here for more information on this.

Chassis and body kits available now!
Detail Parts available here:
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/rtrains