Accucraft trains Colorado Instruction Manual - page 2
Colorado & Southern No. 59 & 71 Electric
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Colorado & Southern No. 59 & 71
Electric
Colorado and Southern locomotive No. 59 &
7 1 a r e s i m i l a r t o l o c o m o t i v e N o . 6 0 .
All these locomotives were built in the mid-
1880’s. By the 1890’s these engines were
r e b ui l t b y t h e C o l o rad o a n d S ou t he r n
and designated class B-4-C all weighed in
a t 6 1 9 0 0 p o u n d s a n d h a d c y l i n d e r e d
dimensions of 16” by 18”. Performances of
these locomotives were similar to that of
C16 locomotives of the D&RGW.
In their long career, these engines saw
heavy use on the dual-gauge track around
Denver and the mining areas of Leadville,
Colorado. They passed through the famous
Alpine Tunnel and ran from Black Hawk
through Central City. They traversed the
famous High Bridge at the Georgetown
loop.
T h i s s p l e n d i d A c c u c r a f t m o d e l o f t h e
Colorado & Southern No. 59 & 71 are built
entirely of brass and stainless steel, and are
powered by a Pittman gearhead motor to
allow slow and reliable running.
The museum quality finish and lettering
complete these outstanding and historical
models.
Total production volume is limited to 100 of
each number.
Technical Specifications:
Scale/Gauge:
1:20.3, 45 mm Gauge
Total Weight:
7.75 Kg, 17.1 lbs.
Length:
826 mm, 32.5 ins.
Width:
135 mm, 5.3 ins.
Height:
228 mm, 9.0 ins.
Driver Wheels:
Dia. 45 mm, 1.8 ins.
Minimum Radius:
0.76 M, 30 ins.
Power:
0v-24v DC Pittman
Gearhead Motor