They became the railroad's standard light freight locomotive, replacing all other class H 2-8-0s, and a number remained in service until the end of PRR steam locomotive operation in 1957. 968 class H8 of various subclasses were constructed, along with 274 class H9s and 273 class H10s.

Jan 22, 2016 · We take a look at a steam era classic, the Pennsy H10 Consolidation 2-8-0 from Broadway limited. Amazing pulling ability, outstanding cast metal molding with robust DC/DCC sound highlight one of the best HO scale steam locomotives of the last decade.

PRR #7688 (H10, built by Lima) was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. #7688 at the PA museum. Audio only of H10 engines at Sandusky, OH in 1957. Tony's Train Exchange review of Broadway Ltd HO model. Information about the class H10, a 2-8-0.

Nov 18, 2014 · A superb Pennsylvania RR class H10s 2-8-0 Consolidation has been released in HO scale by Broadway Limited Imports. It’s offered decorated in multiple road numbers with a choice of prototypical tenders.

The new Consolidation, a 2-8-0 design, allowed for more tractive effort with two additional driving axles and a larger boiler. The 2-8-0 steam loco type served around the world in thousands units with hundreds railroads companies.

Pennsylvania Railroad No. 7688 is one of twenty-five H10 class Consolidation type (2-8-0) locomotives that operates on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Built by Lima in 1915 for the Pennsylvania Railroad it was designed to haul freight in the central and western parts of …

Dec 13, 2016 · Lionel took a 2-8-0 mechanism from a Union Pacific locomotive, stuck a boiler with a Belpaire firebox on it and called it a PRR H9s. The driver spacing is far too wide for an H10 and the boiler needed to be stretched to match the mechanism so the locomotive has more of a stretched/sleek look as opposed to a chunky H10s.

Sep 19, 2008 · With more than 3000 Consolidations on the roster by 1907, the 2-8-0 was clearly the Pennsylvania's locomotive of choice for freight service. Despite the success of current designs, the railroad continuously strove to make a better and bigger locomotive.

Jun 2, 2015 · If MTH is determined to offer a PRR 2-8-0, it seems more sensible to offer a definitely identifiable H9s, or better yet an H6sb. After all, BLI could offer an H9s with minimal additional tooling of the cylinder saddle/steam chest, so why not leave that market to them?

In September of 2001, MTH brought out a Premier line model of the H10 consolidation. Though fully 9 years old now, the level of detail and the operation still hold up very well, as you can see in...