ET&WNC and FLorence & Cripple Creek 2-8-0, Live Steam (Deposit)

Accucraft Trains is proud to announce two new live steam locomotives in Fn3 scale (1:20.3, 45mm gauge), expanding our legacy of finely crafted, operational steam models for garden railways and collectors.   These models will be available only as Ready-to-Run (RTR), with production limited to reservations.  Delivery is estimated for Jan. 2026

April 19, 1902 — Seeking to modernize and strengthen its motive power, the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad placed an order for a new and more powerful 2-8-0 Consolidation locomotive. This new engine was intended to expand upon the capabilities of their earlier No. 3, built in 1882. Influenced by the advancements found in the larger Baldwin Class 10-26E locomotives operated by the Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad, the ET&WNC specified a similar design for their next addition. Designated as No. 4, the locomotive would follow the 10-26E pattern but feature slightly smaller 10-24½E cylinders, reflecting a balance between increased performance and the specific needs of the narrow-gauge line.

Florence & Cripple Creek No. 3, named Elkton, was a narrow-gauge 2-8-0 “Consolidation” locomotive built by Baldwin and delivered in July 1895. As part of the F&CC’s roster of Consolidations, Elkton and her sister engines were tasked with hauling ore, freight, and supplies along the rugged and steep grades of the Phantom Canyon route—one of the most challenging yet vital corridors in Colorado’s mining boom era.

After the Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad ceased operations in 1915, Elkton was purchased by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in 1917. It was renumbered to D&RG 425 and later became D&RGW 315 after the railroad's reorganization in 1924. The locomotive remained in service until its retirement in 1950.

To reserve yours, a non-refundable deposit of $300 is required. The deposit will be applied towards the cost of your model. We will contact you when the product is ready for delivery.

• Specifications

  • 1:20.3 Scale, 45mm Gauge
  • Live Steam
  • Brass & stainless steel constructions
  • Length: 31.25"
  • Width: 6.2"
  • Height: 7.6"
  • Engine Weight: 12.4 lbs
  • Tender Weight: 6 lbs
  • Butane Fired/Poker Burner
  • Fully working valve gear
  • Water Pump in Tender
  • Axle Pump
  • Pressure Gauge
  • Water Level Gauge
  •  Boiler Blow Down Valve

   

TS18.ET    East Tennessee & Western North Carolina RR, 2-8-0, Live Steam, RTR, Presale, $3800

TS18.FC    Florence & Cripple Creek, 2-8-0, Live Steam, RTR, Presale, $3800