Feb 1
A gorgeous kit, now mine.
This is a Max Gray-Precision Scale Models New York Central J1 Hudson, No. 5200. It is serial 882 of unknown, likely produced and assembled sometime in the 1950s. This is O-Scale sized (roughly in line with a Postwar 773 Hudson size wise) and a non-operable engine, but damn is it ever an impressive looking beast. She may not run but the wheels CAN turn and the timing of the walschearts valve gear is perfect.
I need to get some proper 2-Rail track to let this display shine as it is properly meant to as this will not fit on 3-Rail track.
