For Sale: Accucraft GS-5 Live Steam Locomotive – 1:32 scale / 45 mm gauge –  (10/10), brand new. $5,500 or best offer.
 
This beautifully crafted live-steam model from Accucraft replicates the iconic Southern Pacific GS-5 (4-8-4 “Daylight” type) in 1:32 scale for 45 mm track.
 
Key features include:
Metal construction: brass bodywork and cab, stainless steel chassis and drivers — superb craftsmanship.
Live-steam operation (butane gas-fired): full boiler fittings including safety valve, pressure gauge, water level glass, lubricator, hand water pump in tender, and axle-driven water pump with bypass.
Working Walschaerts valve gear and full prototype detailing of the GS-5.
Minimum curve radius: approximately 10 ft (≈ 3 m) due to the size and nature of the mechanism.
Model length: approximately 43.15″ (≈ 1096 mm) over buffers.
 
Condition & Usage
Brand new — never run except for factory testing.
 
Given the limited-edition nature of the Accucraft GS-5, its high level of detail, premium metal construction, and ready-to-run design, this locomotive represents a rare offering. The fact that it is brand new further enhances its value.