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Great Northern “S2” 4-8-4
Two versions now available
No. 2584 - Glacier Park
Green / No. 2575 - Black
KIT and Factory BUILT
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SNCF 140C 302 (Dabeg) (Green) and SNCF
140C 287 (Black) |
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Available in KIT and Factory BUILT Ready to Run
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Aster has chosen to
model two examples:
34051 Winston Churchill
in British Railway livery and with
modified tender is named after the famous wartime
leader and statesman. This locomotive had the sad duty of hauling
the great man's funeral train in 1965. The loco is now preserved at the
National Railway Museum,
York, UK.
21C166 Spitfire
in Southern Railway
livery was named after the most successful fighter aircraft of World War 2.
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"What an AWESOME engine! This is by far the most I have ever spent on an
Aster, and was wondering if it was going to be worth the money. Every
bit of it! I don't know if it is due to having three cylinders, or
something else, but it runs so powerfully and smooth, even at the low
end. I LOVE the controls. They look great and are really easy to
operate. I ran the engine for almost three straight hours Saturday
evening, no exaggeration. It's just a great engine, and it looks so
great with David Leech's coaches."
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Inspiration to thousands of visitors each month.
Small scale
live steam enthusiasts and seekers from more than 100 countries have been our
guest. With hundreds of pages of information, SouthernSteamTrains.com has become one of the premier Gauge 1 web sites. While
devoted to serving our customers in North America, Southern Steam Trains LLC is
pleased to provide this informative and inspirational resource to live
steamers throughout the world. Thank you for visiting. We welcome
your comments.
Information on Aster locomotives currently in stock, in production,
as well as a complete roster of all Gauge 1 "live steam" engines produced by Aster Hobby since
1975. Over the past thirty years, Aster has produced seventy plus
examples with a total of over thirty-five thousand small-scale live steam locomotives. The roster links to photographs, descriptions and technical
specifications on all Aster live steam locomotives.
Inventory of the Southern
Steam Trains' collection featuring only Aster Gauge 1 locomotives.
Unique among live steam dealers, we stock, sell and support
exclusively Aster
products. Please call to confirm immediate
availability and to receive "our best price."
A comprehensive reference section with
excerpts from the Aster Manual, advice for the beginning small scale live
steamer from Kevin O'Connor's Notes from the Unit Shop, plus articles,
reviews and tuning tips by Barry Applegate, Joe Betsko, Geoff Calver, Richard Finlayson,
Howard Freed, John Garrett,
Fred Gandolfi, Jim Gabelich, Yves Guillaume, Elk Hartmann, Hans Huwyler, Jason Musheno, Dick Moger, Jim Pitts, Andrew Pullen, Jerry
Reshew, John van Riemsdijk, Chip Rosenblum, Jeff Runge, Ross Schlabach, John Shawe, Larry Shimp, Geoff Spenceley, David
Stick, John Tribe, Harry Wade, Nick Wantiez, Sonny Wizelman and Robert Youngjohns.
A portfolio of
over 2000 original
photographs of small-scale live steam locomotives. Yes, most of
the photographs are
of Aster Gauge 1 locomotives!
Links offering a portal to a wide array of model and prototype rail related web
sites.
During the past three decades, Aster Gauge 1 locomotives have become the
standard of quality for discriminating collectors and operators. Expertly
fabricated in metal with copper boilers, they represent excellence in design,
engineering and performance.
Aster locomotives offer a truly inspirational hobby that captures the
imagination. They recreate in miniature the mechanical wonder of
magnificent steam
locomotives and the nostalgia of a vanishing vista.
Click to read a reflection on the age of steam.
Aster Steam Models come
Factory BUILT ready to display and operate or in KIT form. Kits come with
step by step
instructions as well as corresponding 3D isometric engineering drawings
for ease
of assembly. Assembling an Aster
locomotive is not difficult but does represent a challenge.
Click on hyper links for illustrations and further information.
We invite you to explore the realistic, working models by Aster that feature
fantastic excitement and historical perspective. Aster's attraction and
destination is an incredible journey filled with sights and sounds. Many enjoy the fulfillment of building, operating, or simply viewing these magnificent models.
Aster
locomotives are engineered for those who are fascinated with the tried and
true technology of live steam. They bring back the days when steam reigned
supreme! When you are ready for live steam, remember Aster represents the
world's finest Gauge 1 steam locomotives. Southern Steam Trains
LLC is honored to partner with Aster Hobby in keeping steam alive!
For the information regarding locomotives
currently available go
to the "Inventory" page
A full color
Aster Catalog / Manual
is available postpaid in the US for $20.
Updated on
October 09, 2008
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