{"title":"Tenders for Pacifics","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"n-scale-southern-pacific-120-c-5-tender-3d-printed-kit","title":"N scale Southern Pacific 120-C-5 tender 3d printed kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eBundle \u0026amp; Save:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 6-wheel commonwealth tender trucks to your cart and save $5 automatically at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Pacific 120-C-5 Oil Tender – N Scale Resin Kit\u003cbr\u003eThe SP 120-C-5 tender represented a distinct evolution within Southern Pacific's “big oil tender” family, featuring a noticeably different oil bunker configuration compared to earlier 120-C subclasses. These tenders were paired with heavy passenger and dual-service power, including late Pacifics, Mountains, and early Cab Forwards, providing extended range and a recognizably different silhouette behind the locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis N scale kit faithfully reproduces the 120-C-5–specific oil bunker and proportions in high-resolution 3D-printed resin, offering an accurate standalone tender option for Southern Pacific modelers who want the correct tender behind postwar power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit Features Three-Piece Construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for clean assembly and easy painting:\u003cbr\u003eMain tender shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate underframe with indexing tabs for accurate alignment\u003cbr\u003eCorrect 120-C-5 oil bunker face with drawbar and wiring cutout\u003cbr\u003ePrototype-Correct 120-C-5 Details\u003cbr\u003eDistinctive 120-C-5 oil bunker configuration (unique to the class)\u003cbr\u003eCorrect later-style proportions and overall profile\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for postwar Pacifics, Mountains, and early articulated power\u003cbr\u003eIdeal companion for SP P-10 locomotives\u003cbr\u003eModern-Friendly Design\u003cbr\u003e1.2 mm drawbar mounting hole (designed for 00-90 screw)\u003cbr\u003eOil bunker cutout allows clean wiring pass-through\u003cbr\u003eGenerous interior space for:\u003cbr\u003eSound decoder\u003cbr\u003eSpeaker\u003cbr\u003ePower pickup wire routing\u003cbr\u003eAdditional weighting\u003cbr\u003eKeep-alive modules\u003cbr\u003eAssembly Notes\u003cbr\u003eIndexing tabs aid alignment but are not load-bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor final assembly:\u003cbr\u003eUse CA (super glue)\u003cbr\u003eStyrene cement will not bond resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight cleanup and test-fitting before painting is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot Included\u003cbr\u003eCouplers\u003cbr\u003eWeights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Trucks\u003cbr\u003eBest match:\u003cbr\u003eBachmann 3-axle Commonwealth tender trucks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso acceptable:\u003cbr\u003eKato auxiliary tender trucks\u003cbr\u003eScaleTrains turbine tender trucks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© 2025 Folsom Locomotive Works.\u003cbr\u003eModel geometry and design are original works.\u003cbr\u003eUnauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or resale prohibited.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folsom Locomotive Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53065275375915,"sku":"TENDER-120C5T","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5804\/0619\/files\/c6a8fa4b-il_fullxfull.7529792463_5ewk.jpg?v=1775147078"},{"product_id":"n-scale-southern-pacific-120-c-2-3-4-6-8-tender-3d-printed-kit","title":"N scale Southern Pacific 120-C-2\/3\/4\/6:8 tender 3d printed kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eBundle \u0026amp; Save:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 4-wheel commonwealth (120-c-2) or 6-wheel commonwealth (all other classes) tender trucks to your cart and save $5 automatically at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Pacific 120-C-2 \/ 120-C-3 \/ 120-C-4 \/ 120-C-6 Oil Tenders – N Scale Resin Kit\u003cbr\u003eTo model a 120-C-2: use our 4 wheel commonwealth trucks, to all others use 6 wheel commonwealth trucks.\u003cbr\u003eThe SP 120-C-2 \/ 120-C-3 \/ 120-C-4 \/ 120-C-6 tenders were among Southern Pacific's signature “big oil” tenders, commonly paired with larger power such as Mk-5\/6 Mikados, P-8 \/ P-10 Pacifics, Mt-class Mountains, and early Cab Forwards. Their increased oil capacity and unmistakable proportions made them a defining feature of SP steam operations through the transition era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis N-scale kit captures the heavy oil tender look with crisp high-resolution resin and has been engineered for straightforward assembly while offering modern compatibility for sound, lighting, and repowering projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit Features\u003cbr\u003eThree-Piece Construction\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for clean assembly and easy finishing:\u003cbr\u003eMain tender shell\u003cbr\u003eSeparate underframe with indexing tabs for accurate alignment\u003cbr\u003eOil bunker front face with cutout for drawbar and wiring\u003cbr\u003ePrototype-Correct Details\u003cbr\u003eCorrect proportions for SP 120-C-2 \/ 3 \/ 4 \/ 6 subclasses\u003cbr\u003eLarger tank and frame compared to the 100-C class\u003cbr\u003eDetail styling appropriate to pre- and early post-war SP tenders\u003cbr\u003eVisible rivet patterns and panel layout consistent with SP practice\u003cbr\u003eModern-Friendly Design\u003cbr\u003e1.2 mm drawbar mounting hole (fits 00-90 screw)\u003cbr\u003eOil bunker wiring cutout allows clean wire routing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior space for:\u003cbr\u003eDCC decoder\u003cbr\u003eSpeaker\u003cbr\u003ePower pickup wiring\u003cbr\u003eAdditional weighting or keep-alive modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly Notes\u003cbr\u003eIndexing tabs ensure correct alignment but do not lock the parts together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal assembly requires:\u003cbr\u003eCA \/ super glue (styrene cement will not bond resin)\u003cbr\u003eTest-fit parts before painting and final assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot Included\u003cbr\u003eCouplers\u003cbr\u003eWeights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Trucks\u003cbr\u003eBest match:\u003cbr\u003eBachmann 3-axle Commonwealth tender trucks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso suitable:\u003cbr\u003eKato auxiliary tender trucks\u003cbr\u003eScaleTrains turbine tender trucks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003ePhotos may show trucks and couplers for illustration — they are not included.\u003cbr\u003eThis kit is intended for intermediate modelers familiar with resin kits and basic fitting work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folsom Locomotive Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53065280160043,"sku":"TENDER-120C3","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5804\/0619\/files\/1f12714d-il_fullxfull.7607669507_pga9.jpg?v=1775147080"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.folsomlocoworks.com\/collections\/tenders-for-pacifics.oembed","provider":"Folsom Locomotive Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}