The classic T-1 - One of the Pennsylvania Railroad's grandest and most successful attempts to stave off the diesel's onslaught. First introduced in 1942, during World War II, fifty-two were constructed by 1946. Raymond Loewy was engaged to apply his industrial design magic, to transform a technical feat into a aesthetic one. The unique 4-4-4-4 wheel arrangement afforded numerous engineering advantages over conventional designs -at a price: complication. Pulling numerous prestigious PRR name trains west of Harrisburg, the T-1 earned a reputation of a true thoroughbred - enormously strong, but, temperamental. But no one can deny the grace and stunning beauty of Loewy's classic design. This T-1 illustrates how the T-1 looked late in its career.
Made by Fine Arts Models, this piece is one of a total run of 100 pieces. Considered by many to be one of the finest Gauge 1 pieces ever made, its level of detail has never been exceeded. It is outfitted with ball bearings on all axles. The main structures are sheet brass and the fittings are investment cast brass. It is completely illuminated, has a state-of-the-art sound system, and has a roller base allowing onlookers to see the T-1 in full operation. This model run was made in 1993 and is completely subscribed.