N Gauge (1:160) 0-6-0 'Philadelphia' Locomotive

A Typical 1850's American Steam Freight Locomotive

This locomotive shell fits on three Graham Farish Spoked Wagon Wheel axels and moves freely, but should work with any wagon wheels with the same dimensions (1.5mm wide axel rod and around a 7.2mm wheel diameter).

The spikes can be filed down to the wheel and scratch built coupling rods can be added. I've added some small holes in the boiler and pistons to allow for a scratchbuilt piston arrangement too

Looks good with a matching N Gauge American Style Tender

History:

"Originally named the Richmond, this engine was completed in August 1844 by Norris Brothers of Philadelphia. The six-wheeled locomotive was designed to haul the slow, heavy coal trains of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Just nineteen days into service, the engine exploded. Soon after, in October 1844, the salvageable parts were reconstructed in the Philadelphia and Reading’s shops. The engine was renamed Philadelphia. Like most early American locomotives, this engine was built to burn wood.In 1849, James Millholland redesigned the firebox to burn anthracite coal. The design proved unsuccessful, and Millholland rebuilt the engine again in 1851 and 1854. The 1854 firebox proved successful, and the Philadelphia remained in service until 1870. As a result of Millholland’s successful firebox design for coal, the Philadelphia and Reading became one of the first American railroads to switch entirely from wood to coal-burning engines."