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Yeah, I'd buy one in a heartbeat - probably two actually, as most of the pictures I have of them in books about the Santa Fe sho them doubled up pulling trains over Raton Pass. I would love to have a pair.
This very topic has made the rounds several times over the past couple of years.
YOU BET!!! I'd be near the front of the line!
The 1050 class...the 'park princess'...is also one of the alternative ATSF 2-6-2's suggested. But, I'm with you...I think the 1800 class has more pizazz. And, if Scott Mann succumbs to the idea, I'd suggest offering both 4- and 6-wheel tender versions...or extra tenders of each for purchase.
Perfect sized engine for the more typical modest-sized basement empire, IMHO...
KD
Lionel or Weaver may make it, or even Williams but that may be it. Did any other railroad have them? PRR or B&O or RF&P? I nail one of those, maybe the ATSF. I like to see what it looks like.
John
Here's a Santa Fe 1800 class 2-6-2:
Pecos River Brass imported a scale version years ago.
Rusty
Thanks Rusty, 3rd rail may be up to do one of those.
John
I would not buy a 3rd Rail version Nothing against them, it is just that recent Legacy locos run so much better than the TMCC used in their locos that I just avoid them if I can.
Although I like the super steam era I really like that 2-6-2. I'm in!!!
Yes. Certainly. I'd love one.
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The 2-6-2 had its day, mostly in the 19th century. Some were found to be a bit unsteady
at high speeds, and the Pacific pretty much ate their lunch. Often a freight loco, the Mikado proved to be not much longer but better at the job (more adhesion).
So in "modern" times they were not often seen on Class 1 roads. Branch lines and industrials continued to like them, especially as small locos.
The Illinois Central liked the modern-ish 2-6-2, I believe, and I think that the GN/NP maybe did? The LS&MS liked Prairies, but when the NYC took them over, most were
scrapped or converted to Pacifics, as the NYC did not like the 2-6-2.
The ATSF, appropriately enough, actually turned some early 4-6-2's into 2-6-2's, at
the same time swapping drivers around (some Prairies had been built with larger drivers than some of their Pacifics), changing their duties from passenger to freight. Many were
given outside-bearing 2-wheel front trucks, and the big gap between the cylinders and
the #1 driver (where the original 4-wheel truck's second axle sat) was left in place.
It has a real Postwar Lionel look. They are appealing, odd locos.
I think of the Prairie as 75% of a Mikado.
BTW...
Here's one currently on auction...for 2-rail.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SANTA-FE-PRAIRIE-2-6-2-/151114474479?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item232f1fe3ef
But, it's great for 'droolin' & dreamin''
Oooooooooh...please, please, please???? Someone?
KD
I have been pushing for an ATSF prairie of either class, though I am partial to the 1050 as they are so common around Ok & Ks parks.
Pecos River Brass imported a scale version years ago.
Rusty
Brasstrains.com recently had one for sale at around $700 - 800.
Allan
Was it a Prairie or a 4-6-4? I have seen a PRB 4-6-4 listed as a Prairie. Didn't know PRB ever made a 2-6-2. Did they do it in 3 rail too?
I think of the Prairie as 75% of a Mikado.
Definitely. That sums it up rather nicely!
Still, I'd like to have a couple of ATSF 1800s
Was it a Prairie or a 4-6-4? I have seen a PRB 4-6-4 listed as a Prairie. Didn't know PRB ever made a 2-6-2. Did they do it in 3 rail too?
As I recall PRB made them in only Scale and Proto:48, no 3 rail. PRB also imported some class 3450 Hudsons if memory serves correctly.
Rusty
Oh, I suppose I might buy one. 
The great plains from Illinois to Texas were liberally peppered with Santa Fe 2-6-2's, especially the branch lines, so one would fit right in on the P&SF High Plains Division.
Well, yes! I'm not sure it will do any good, but send it and see what they do.
Again; I'll buy two.
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