Right of Way Industries Allegheny Amazing Locomotive

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Yes , I'm a fan of ROW, also. Have a few of their pieces. Smooth. They had a different take on the 3RO subject, and a different builder from Wms/Weaver. Ajin built the ROW's, I believe. Their PRR T-1 4-4-4-4 is a hoot, if less accurate than most of their other steam (it's articulated, unlike the real one, has a swinging pilot and a tender that shows the trucks for clearance - but it's go around small curves).

Their 2-6-6-6 is one that I have never had. If one ever shows up at a good price, I'll be tempted.

ROW was an early 3RO loss, and an under-appreciated brand.

D500 posted:

Yes , I'm a fan of ROW, also. Have a few of their pieces. Smooth. They had a different take on the 3RO subject, and a different builder from Wms/Weaver. Ajin built the ROW's, I believe. Their PRR T-1 4-4-4-4 is a hoot, if less accurate than most of their other steam (it's articulated, unlike the real one, has a swinging pilot and a tender that shows the trucks for clearance - but it's go around small curves).

Their 2-6-6-6 is one that I have never had. If one ever shows up at a good price, I'll be tempted.

ROW was an early 3RO loss, and an under-appreciated brand.

I totally agree with everything you said. Also I got mine for a steal.

What different prototype locos did they offer?  (Something might have gotten by me in their era) l remember when they were offering.... somebody probably has a collection of all of them...

Another one was their C&O 2-6-6-2 

Robert S. Butler posted:

Another one was their C&O 2-6-6-2 

Yep

Robert S. Butler posted:

Another one was their C&O 2-6-6-2 

I have that one

I believe ROW characterized their stuff as "scale plate"- some liberties were taken with the dimensions and design to permit operation on ~O42 curves which were more prevalent at the time. 

What I sometimes call the "scale revolution" got traction around 1986 or '87 and continued through the '90s.  As time went on and more manufacturers produced scale equipment, a lot of people I know tore up their layouts (or at least one loop) to fit O72 curves.  So early on it made more sense to build locos that could negotiate sharp curves, otherwise few would have bought them.  Kind of a chicken-and-egg situation, or "build it and they will come."

Good quality motors, but one thing I don't like: no flywheels.  If your young or not so young ones push the "Dir" button, you'll have a mess to clean up!

Ted S posted:

I believe ROW characterized their stuff as "scale plate"- some liberties were taken with the dimensions and design to permit operation on ~O42 curves which were more prevalent at the time. 

What I sometimes call the "scale revolution" got traction around 1986 or '87 and continued through the '90s.  As time went on and more manufacturers produced scale equipment, a lot of people I know tore up their layouts (or at least one loop) to fit O72 curves.  So early on it made more sense to build locos that could negotiate sharp curves, otherwise few would have bought them.  Kind of a chicken-and-egg situation, or "build it and they will come."

Good quality motors, but one thing I don't like: no flywheels.  If your young or not so young ones push the "Dir" button, you'll have a mess to clean up!

I understand what you mean with the 0-42 curve deal and the flywheels. Personally I wouldn't have younger people run these Locomotives as they are not the easiest to run. Anyway I understand you feelings.

colorado hirailer posted:

What different prototype locos did they offer?  (Something might have gotten by me in their era) l remember when they were offering.... somebody probably has a collection of all of them...

Here is a list that I know of

C&O and NKP Berkshires

B&O Mallet

UP and Great Northern 2-8-8-0

Alco PA's ABA

Dockside switcher

C&O Allegheny

Western Maryland Shay

Pennsylvania T1

Sid's Trains posted:

colorado hirailer posted:

What different prototype locos did they offer?  (Something might have gotten by me in their era) l remember when they were offering.... somebody probably has a collection of all of them...

Here is a list that I know of

C&O and NKP Berkshires

B&O Mallet

UP and Great Northern 2-8-8-0

Alco PA's ABA

Dockside switcher

C&O Allegheny

Western Maryland Shay

Pennsylvania T1

 

Thanks for the list. I was about to ask. I'd love to get some Right of Way things but haven't yet. I had no idea they made a H-8. It's gorgeous. 

Berkshirelover726 posted:

Sid's Trains posted:

colorado hirailer posted:

What different prototype locos did they offer?  (Something might have gotten by me in their era) l remember when they were offering.... somebody probably has a collection of all of them...

Here is a list that I know of

C&O and NKP Berkshires

B&O Mallet

UP and Great Northern 2-8-8-0

Alco PA's ABA

Dockside switcher

C&O Allegheny

Western Maryland Shay

Pennsylvania T1

 

Thanks for the list. I was about to ask. I'd love to get some Right of Way things but haven't yet. I had no idea they made a H-8. It's gorgeous. 

They made some pretty good models.

For your information all of the locomotives were made by Ajin except the Allegheny.  The Allegheny was made by Boo Rim.  Jang Se Ho was chief engineer at Ajin and struck out on his own.  The sound board for the Allegheny was the only one made by Dave Ott at Ott Machine Services.

Regards,

Lou N

Lou N posted:

For your information all of the locomotives were made by Ajin except the Allegheny.  The Allegheny was made by Boo Rim.  Jang Se Ho was chief engineer at Ajin and struck out on his own.  The sound board for the Allegheny was the only one made by Dave Ott at Ott Machine Services.

Regards,

Lou N

I knew about the manufacturers but didn't know about the Ott sound system. That explains why it sounds the best.