1988 Electric Locomotives by Hoquat Hobbies
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Hoquat Hobbies
Prototype Info
Category:
Steeplecab
Manufacturer:
General Electric
Weight:
40-ton
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1988
Product Type:
Metal Kit
Finish:
unpainted
Power:
No Chassis
Supplemental:
Notes:
The kit includes a resin body, odd-looking resin sideframes, and metal wire to form the handrails. Does not include power, a pole, or a pantograph. This model was produced by James Wolf, which he offered for sale to the general public via Hoquat Hobbies, who added some extra parts.
(image copyright © Dick Karnes; used by permission)
Dick added an old Walthers O-scale 'short' pantograph, S Scale Loco & Supply Reading tender truck sideframes, an Athearn HO-scale SW-7 powered chassis, and Kadee HO-scale couplers. Extra details (headlights, bell, horns, railings, etc.) are from various sources. The model has been painted and lettered by Dick for his private railroad New York, Westchester & Boston, road number 801. He wrote an article about its construction in the June 1997 issue of the S/Sn3 Modeling Guide magazine.