Building the 141-R Type Mikado Locomotive kits 1-2 (Partwork Build Diary) by

SNCF Class 141R type Mikado:

A French Steam Locomotive Icon
The SNCF Class 141R was a powerful and versatile steam locomotive that served the French national railway network for nearly three decades. Its distinctive design and reliable performance made it a beloved symbol of French railway history.
Key Features:
Mikado Type: This locomotive belonged to the Mikado type, characterized by its 2-8-2 wheel arrangement, which provides excellent traction for hauling heavy loads.
Boxpok Wheels: The 141R was one of the few SNCF locomotives equipped with Boxpok wheels, a unique design that reduces lateral forces and improves stability.
Roller Bearings: The use of roller bearings on all driving and coupled axles contributed to the locomotive's efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Cast Steel Frame: A one-piece cast steel frame provided exceptional strength and durability.

Service History:
Introduction: The 141R class entered service in 1945, following the end of World War II.
Versatility: These locomotives were capable of handling a wide range of duties, including passenger and freight trains.
Retirement: The 141R class was gradually phased out in the 1970s as diesel locomotives became more prevalent.

Preservation:
141R 1199: One of the most famous preserved examples is 141R 1199, which has been restored and is now used for heritage railway operations.

Legacy:
The SNCF Class 141R remains a popular and iconic locomotive in France. 1 Its distinctive design and powerful performance have captured the imagination of railway enthusiasts and historians alike.

Nothing in the design of the 141-R was intended for the large passenger trains of the 1940s and 1950s in France. The 141-type axle layout was traditionally that of the so-called "mixed" locomotives which, by definition, were neither suitable for speed nor for pulling heavy, fast passenger trains reserved for 231s or 241s. Neither were they suitable for heavy, slow freight trains reserved for the 150 or 151.
All that remained were omnibus passenger trains, or short, light freight trains; and above all " express trains ", which carry parcels, rather light and fragile goods, and anything else required to travel relatively quickly.

141-R-1187, now preserved at the Cité du Train in Mulhouse and reproduced by IXO, in 1975 at Paray-leMonial, already restored and in perfect condition, photographed by J.H. Renaud. It was probably an amateur train, as steam had officially disappeared from the SNCF network.© IXO Collections SAS - Tous droits réservés. Crédits photo © Collection Trainsconsultant-Lamming

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00:58 - Kit 1 the smoke box door and distribution control
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