"New" Imperial RK N & W 2-6-6-6 Allegheny - What to Pull??

Picked up my first command steam engine from a fellow forum member today.  The first steam locomotive I've bought in 15+ years, an Imperial RK Norfolk and Western 2-6-6-6 Allegheny from the 2008 Volume 2 catalog. 

-Mike

However, it sure looks like a very nice model, and you should really enjoy it. Now, start purchasing LOTS and LOTS of 2 and 3 and 4 bay coal hoppers!

Go for it! Try the DCS, it really is very easy to connect. Once you use it and see how many features you can access, you will NEVER go back, guaranteed..

Plus, the DCS will tell you how much mileage and time are on your loco!

I think the only thing I need to power it is the adapter to go from the PH180 to the TIU.  I feel like I should finish reading the "bible" (Barry's Book) first.  I'm excited to try it though.

Nice engine!

You should be really happy with that. And it will smoke you out of the room if you want it to.

The Imperial Alleghenies are really nicely done, and great value. Plus of course you don't need 072 curves to operate them.

Like everyone said: coal hoppers!!

Rod

I'm looking forward to seeing it smoke and hear the chuffs.  Hopefully my wife is allergic, I mean, NOT allergic....  

I have a smaller space, so that's what I liked about the RK version. I will have one 072 corner and I'm going to try to make the rest 054, but not sure yet.

I guess with that in mind, it really doesn't matter what these big locos will pull on your layout.

Have fun and enjoy.

Good point, I would just like to see this thing pull what it would have pulled, road name aside.  I wont even be modeling this time period, so I'm going for the "eh, that train is pulling those cars because that is what I see on a daily basis and this train is pulling these cars because in that time period, those are what would be behind it."  If that makes sense

Keith,

Nice, which one did you order?  Man this thing is huge, well for me at least.  I bet those troop cars would look good behind it.

That Rail King Imperial Allegheny is a 27.38" long beast that runs on 031 curves! Wow! Articulated steam engines are my favorite types, and they are the best runners especially through switches. I gotta have one to join my Y6b and USRA 2-8-8-2. Thanks for sharing your Allegheny with us.

I know!  I couldn't believe it when I laid the tape measure out next to it.  I do like the Y6... (how different are the a and b versions?).

Mike, don't forget to put a caboose, and have fun!

What kind would be normal for one of these?

I like that one.  How is the detail on the K-Line?

Hopper cars, loaded, Russell Kentucky to Columbus Ohio.    Over the big C&O bridge!

Thanks prrjim!

I hope to!  Now I just need to get a test track set up to see what it sounds like.  I'm assuming you have one?

Mike,

    Beautiful Engine & Tender you will love it, as the guys said lots of coal cars, but what really looks way cool behind it, is the Weaver Military Consist, simply an incredible looking military train and Weaver is re-releasing the original Military rolling stock on their Web sight right now.  Might be something to think about.

PCRR/Dave

Thanks Dave! I'll keep that in mind