The Fairbanks-Morse H-10-44, first introduced in 1944, represents one of the classic early switch locomotives. Easily identified by its smooth Raymond Loewy-design features, almost 200 were eventually produced and several survive to this day. This N-Scale (1:160) locomotive shell is designed to allow for the conversion of an Atlas Baldwin VO-1000 into a FM H-10-44. The shell itself is fully assembled while the handrails (as well as extra stanchions) are included on a separate sprue. No modification to the mechanism should be required beyond the removal of the existing Atlas shell. While pilot holes for the handrails are designed into the shell, they should be drilled out before final assembly. A cab interior is also included; in order to fit it however, the locomotive's "rear facing" LED will need to be either removed or relocated. As with all Frosted Ultra Detail (FUD) models, cleaning, painting and decaling are required to complete the locomotive. Sanding with fine-grit sandpaper is also recommended on the accessible flat surfaces.

4 pairs of wood beam freight trucks, as used under equipment of the US Military Railroads during the American Civil War. Many cars of Southern and mid-Atlantic railroads were re-equipped with these trucks when taken over by the Army. One of many similar types made by various builders, starting with the Pennsylvania in the late 1850s, this design was the last hurrah for the widespread use of wood sideframes in freight service.

54" wheelbase, canister coil springs, decorative spring plank columns, brakes. Flat journal boxes are of a type most often seen in Civil War photos by Russell, Brady etc.

This version mounts with a #0 or #00 screw for scratchbuiding projects or Republic Locomotive Works USMRR car kits. Other versions use a common MT/MDC style bolster pin or fit Bachmann Old Timer cars.

Requires 33" standard or low profile wheelsets (MicroTrains or Fox Valley Models with .540" length axles). Others may also fit.

Because of their small size and fine detail, Frosted Ultra Detail is the prefered material.

Clean with soapy water or alcohol before painting. Use toothbrush soaked in Bestine rubber cement remover if particularly greasy. Enamels or acrylics recomended.

Part Number T30s
Contact panamintmodels@aol.com for painted trucks with wheelsets

8 pairs of wooden passenger car trucks with 5' wheelbase. A common design for small passenger cars, cabooses/waycars, drovers' cars, milk and express cars, this truck was popular from about 1880 to the end of wood car construction. Based on a CB&Q No.7 truck used under waycars from 1880s-1980s. See part T58p for this same truck made with an offset mounting hole to clear end steps etc., just right for MDC and MTL cabeese.

This version mounts with a common bolster pin
Made for 33" low or standard profile wheelsets (MicroTrains or Fox Valley Models with .540" length axles). Large flange MT wheels also fit.
Because of their small size and fine detail, Frosted Ultra Detail is the prefered material. Clean with soapy water or alcohol before painting, or with Bestine rubber cement remover if parts are particularly greasy. Just soapy water is usually fine. Acrylics recommended. Part Number T57p Contact panamintmodels@aol.com for painted models with wheels (~$6/pr).