![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| HOME ABOUT S SCALE EVENTS S SCALE MAGAZINES ORDERING CONTACT US LINKS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
American Models Baldwin S-12 Diesel Locomotives Please call (708) 366-7763 to order your American Models Baldwin S-12s and with questions about available roadnames and sound options and to specify scale or hi-rail.
|
The famous steam locomotive manufacturer was also well known for its production of the GG-1 electric, and made diesel switchers for the railroads. Our model represents the familiar car body of the Baldwin line. Almost 1,000 were produced for most major railroads from 1945 to 1956; the S-12 model was built from 1951 to 1956. Rated at 1,200 hp, many are still in use today, a favorite of industries, being reliable and easy to repair. As in the standard tradition of American Models, the Baldwin S-12 features finely cut body and details, windows and an operating headlight. Die cast frame, steel wheels, operating couplers and a three-position electronic reverse unit comes with all AC hi-rail versions. Traditional American Models efficient flywheel drive system is standard. Low switcher speed units are available for 2-60 mph speeds, and standard AC units are shipped with normal speed gearing of 100 mph. Baldwin S-12s are $159.95 unless otherwise noted. | |||||||||||||||||||||