The earliest versions of the 260 mogul steam locomotives were built in 1863 by the rogers locomotive works in paterson, nj. I will likely soon do the same to more locomotives. View and download lionel 2 6 0 mogul owners manual online. Prototype history of the 260 mogul locomotive will be covered, along with dcc compatibility and roadnames offered. Also like the 280 and 460, the mogul was developed to replace the ubiquitous american 440 type, which saw use all across the country on everything from freight to passenger trains. The engine was purchased from os as a complete kit. So, he has graciously allowed me to publish his information on converting a mogul to dcc. I am converting a older mdc 2 6 0 with the wild west show livery into a sound 2 6 0. Amstk lovami aoud iohannem ianszonium a waesbe rce ctviduam ellzeijttttlt r aet anno md. Trainmaster command control and odyssey systemequipped 260 mogul steam locomotive. The driver pickups for the loco fit just fine also. Impa marine stores guide 3rd ed pdf free download edoc. It is currently coal fired but comes with the os propane burner. It has only been run less than 10 times on local tracks in 2007.
Introducing bachmanns first ez appequipped steam locomotive. Eric skinner, a uk on30 modeler, did a conversion of the bachmann mogul 2 6 0 to a prairie 2 6 2. The production run pemco santa fe 2 6 0 mogul is pictured above, the catalog image had what appears to be a southerngreen steamer with a. In theory, the 2 6 0s extra set of driving wheels offered a 50% increase in tractive effort over the older design. The gwr 4300 class were 2 6 0 engines, known as moguls from the american name for the wheel arrangement. I am converting a older mdc 260 with the wild west show livery into a sound 260. The state railway company of the dutch east indies staatsspoorwegen, ss in indonesia. In theory, the 260s extra set of driving wheels offered a 50% increase in tractive effort over the older design. The sound value is an entrylevel version of soundtraxxs tsunami decoder, but the effects produced are just as strong and authentic as the full version.
The design was an improvement on the then standard 44 0 wheel arrangement. Nov 24, 2008 the driver pickups for the loco fit just fine also. C1218, a preserved 260 steam locomotive for jaladara train. A running session with some of my favourite 260 moguls. Lima, southern pacific, baldwin, pennsylvania railroad, others operated on. Under the whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 260 represents the. Bachmann 260 second version garden railways magazine. The 2 6 0 wheel arrangement, known as moguls were another of the early steam locomotive designs similar to the 460 tenwheeler and 280 consolidation. Steam locomotive number 11 was constructed in 1920 by the cooke works of the american locomotive company. Lionel 260 mogul steam locomotive and tender owners. The diagram is at ho seeker for the new 440, 260 and 280. Ive rebuilt the original replica of my 2 6 0 mogul class locomotive, which i wasnt satisfied with. Enjoy wireless touchscreen control of this 2 6 0 through your bluetooth 4supported android or apple smart device. This is a complete engine with tender, and propane tank car.
The mogul started moving at 4 scale mph with 7v of track power and accelerated to a top speed of 32 scale mph with 12v of track power, which is an appropriate operating speed for a 2 6 0. Plastic and diecast metal, steam outline, 1870sera baldwin 818 d class mogul. The earliest versions of the 2 6 0 mogul steam locomotives were built in 1863 by the rogers locomotive works in paterson, nj. Also like the 2 8 0 and 4 6 0, the mogul was developed to replace the ubiquitous american 44 0 type, which saw use all across the country on everything from freight to passenger trains. At the time it was the largest locomotive and got its name from the mohammedan empire india. After breaking the mechanism in with a few test runs, the locomotive rolled smoothly throughout its speed range. Bachmann ho scale 2 6 0 mogul the ho scale 2 6 0 mogul from bachmann is the companys first steam engine equipped with the soundtraxx sound value digital command control dcc decoder. The 2 6 0 wheel arrangement, known as moguls were another of the early steam locomotive designs similar to the 4 6 0 tenwheeler and 2 8 0 consolidation. Be advised, all the engine and tenders are identical in length. Eric skinner, a uk on30 modeler, did a conversion of the bachmann mogul 260 to a prairie 262. Bachmann ho scale alco 260 steam locomotive, union. This article describes the disassembly and installation of a dcc decoder in the mogul.
The design was an improvement on the then standard 440 wheel arrangement. From its many handapplied scale details, to the advanced technology found inside, your locomotive is ready for duty on your model railroad layout. The diagram is at ho seeker for the new 44 0, 2 6 0 and 2 8 0. Designed for passengers and freight, they used the existing wheel base of the 3100 class tank engines and other standards parts.