Aster GN S2 Northern on test

Initial steam up having completed the kit build in 45 hours.
Build link http://www.flickr.com/photos/21902944...
The outcome of the 1st steamup brings a confirmation of the excellent offering by Aster of Japan. This locomotives is a tribute to the well planned offering from a premium manufacturer of gauge one live steam.

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[Steph Beth]

Nice Video. May I ask where you purchase your models and other products?

[lgbcb]

Steph

Normally you could contact Aster USA regards there dealers, there might be one S2 available: asterhobbyusa Otherwise, we make our components.

[lgbcb]

One aspect is that if you look ahead on the steps of the build you can anticipate what might need to be done prior thus allowing for ease of completion (eg complete components on rear bumper prior to installing it onto the frame in the earlier step).

[tacfoley]

Beautiful model, but I wish that Aster had built the E-1 of the SP&S instead - or even #3751 - both are still running and alive, not stuffed and mounted like the only S-2 left....

tac

Ottawa Valley GRS

[Bill Sands]

you built that in 45 hours!!!!

If I had the money I'd love an aster kit to build. I love live steam engine models and am totally fascinated by how they work.

A very impressive model. I agree that Aster is an exceptional manufacturer. Congratulations.

In the meantime I await my Accucraft Peveril ready built live steam loco.