Limited Editon

HO 4-6-2 B&O Locomotive.
President Adams

"The President Adams" by Mantua Collectibles

(with Certificate of Authenticity)

$179.00

This is one of a limited production run of 4,000.

The President Adams, road number 5301, was the second of twenty P7 Pacifics ordered for the President Series by the Baltimore & Ohio from Baldwin Locomotive works in Eddystone, PA. This was the last mass purchase of steam passenger power on the B&O. The P7's were based in great part on the Pennsy K-4 with one notable exception. The Presidents were equipped with automatic stokers which made the foreman's job a relaxed one.

The President Adams weighed in at 326,000 lbs. with a tractive effort of 50,000 lbs. turning 80" spoked drivers. The olive green and gold leaf livery had its origin in the British Isles.

The President Adams saw service pulling the Cincinnatian along with Presidents Jefferson, Madison & Monroe. They were later repainted in the Royal Blue colors. The President Adams was streamlined twice. The President Adams was a stylish locomotive born when the Charleston was the rage. It served with distinction through the depression years and was retired in 1957 when it wore yet another coat, all black.