HO Scale D&RGW Steam Generator Tenders 250 / 251 Kits & Accessories

from $75.00

This custom-designed HO scale 3D printed kit contains unpainted parts for one D&RGW Steam Generator Tender (250/251), based on period drawings. Paint masks are offered as a separate option, as masking tape may be a more natural use for some.

Built in 1953 from the tenders of L-105 class steam locomotives #3703 (250) & #3709 (251), using steam generators sourced from FTs. Equipped with 2 steam generators, plus a 15kw electrical generator / air compressor, and folio-listed capacity of 1200 gallons diesel / 8200 gallons water. Both repainted in 1967 into the single stripe scheme, retired in 1987.

- 250 was assigned to Salt Lake City, UT; had additional roof box vents, and added vents to the side doors in the 1967 repaint to address intake air issues, but never had a rear door with ventilation holes.

- 251 was assigned to Denver, CO; may have had rear door ventilation hole patterns from the initial shopping in 1953, as roof line and side door vents never fitted throughout service life. Front marker light brackets mounted approx. 22” lower than 250.

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This custom-designed HO scale 3D printed kit contains unpainted parts for one D&RGW Steam Generator Tender (250/251), based on period drawings. Paint masks are offered as a separate option, as masking tape may be a more natural use for some.

Built in 1953 from the tenders of L-105 class steam locomotives #3703 (250) & #3709 (251), using steam generators sourced from FTs. Equipped with 2 steam generators, plus a 15kw electrical generator / air compressor, and folio-listed capacity of 1200 gallons diesel / 8200 gallons water. Both repainted in 1967 into the single stripe scheme, retired in 1987.

- 250 was assigned to Salt Lake City, UT; had additional roof box vents, and added vents to the side doors in the 1967 repaint to address intake air issues, but never had a rear door with ventilation holes.

- 251 was assigned to Denver, CO; may have had rear door ventilation hole patterns from the initial shopping in 1953, as roof line and side door vents never fitted throughout service life. Front marker light brackets mounted approx. 22” lower than 250.

Included for EACH car:

(1) 3D printed resin main tender frame

(1) 3D printed resin tender body (Early 250 / Late 250 / All Era 251)

(2) 3D printed resin 3 axle tender truckframes

(1) 3D printed grab iron bending jig

(2) Punch cut styrene coupler pocket covers

(2) Lead metal bars for ballast weight

(6) NMRA (.110”) 36” wheelsets

(6) Tichy Train Group stirrup steps #3045

(1) Kadee Ajax brakewheel

(1) Custom decal sheet

(5+) 8mm square glass microscope cover slips for windows

Printed instructions

All necessary 2-56 black oxide screws for assembly, with pre-tapped holes

Modeler will need:

4x – 24” grab irons

9x – 18” grab irons (body)

4x – 18” grab irons (frame)

5x – 0.020” dia x 0.25” wire

1x – 0.032” dia x 0.25” wire

0.0125 dia wire for custom grabs

CA or epoxy

couplers (sized for Kadee #158)

Black, Silver, & Aspen Gold paint (I used Badger Modelflex #16-62 for the Aspen gold, but varies batch-to-batch, and may need some 16-61 D&RGW Orange blended in for “newer” unfaded paint. Tru-Color also sells an Aspen Gold (TCP-045), but as of writing, have not tried.)

Masking tape or optional 3d printed paint masks available here on the website

Decal solvent

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!