(05-25-2024, 06:46 PM)tompm Wrote: Todd you have to understand Baldwins are a passion of mine. My father, two uncles, and an aunt all worked at the Eddystone plant. I used pass the plant on my way to my Catholic grade school. I have 2 B&O AS-16's, 1 B&O AS616, 1 Penn Central AS-616. I preordered 1 of the B&O AS-16 and the Penn Central AS-616. The second B&O AS-16 and the AS-616 I got at MB Klein with a big help from my reward points. I also have an PRSL AS-16 and S-12 I got from Yandeedabbler ages ago. From eBay I picked up a Stewart kit PRSL AS-16 and a PRR AS-16. I wish I had a couple Reading and CNJ units but as of yet I have not found any at a price I am willing to pay.
Impressive roster! Makes sense that you should lean toward Baldwins after hearing about your life experiences, it's not often that you see a modeler with multiples of either the 4 or 6 axle units. The six-axles were apparently well known for their pulling power - ahead of their time for certain.
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