I am older than dirt! That is where I remember some of the old engineer's names. Dad was Local Chairman for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BofLE) Local 428.
I had a Hallmark brass 4400 at one time, but later sold it. Am I thinking of something else, but were not the 4400s built using parts from some other class of locomotives? I am not much of a steam guy and my memory these days is nearly worthless. GS
Overland Models made the 4400s in brass. The prototype 4400s used a good deal of parts from the old 2-10-2s including the boiler. The prototype 4300s were built new.
Beautiful photo, Steve. The 4300s and 4400s are, hands down, my favorite Frisco power. The former for the demonstrating the craftsmanship of the Springfield Shops, and the latter for managing to effectively recycle the old 2-10-2s and turn them into something most useful and impressive. Thoroughly enjoy seeing the 4400s in action. Best Regards,
