Columbia 2-4-2

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Emfinger
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Columbia 2-4-2

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what would a Columbia 2-4-2 normally pull? The engine is so small as are the wheels...not a lot of traction. I'm looking for a riding car, can't always go alone. A nice used car of scale would be nice.
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Re: Columbia 2-4-2

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Specify the track gauge, for any answers.
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Re: Columbia 2-4-2

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Sorry...7 1/2" gauge

1.6 scale
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about this size or smaller?
this engine would handle 3 or 4 cars as long as the grades are not too extreme.
but as we all know, weight on the drivers is the key factor here (along with other variable)
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Thanks. For Sale? Asking?
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This is an older picture. 2015 iirc. It's long gone
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