N scale Southern Pacific 120-C-2/3/4/6:8 tender 3d printed kit

Southern Pacific 120-C-2 / 120-C-3 / 120-C-4 / 120-C-6 Oil Tenders – N Scale Resin Kit
NEW: Now Available to purchase prototype Trucks with each tender ($5 off buying them separately)
To model a 120-C-2: use our 4 wheel commonwealth trucks, to all others use 6 wheel commonwealth trucks.
The 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.

This 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.

Kit Features
Three-Piece Construction
Designed for clean assembly and easy finishing:
Main tender shell
Separate underframe with indexing tabs for accurate alignment
Oil bunker front face with cutout for drawbar and wiring
Prototype-Correct Details
Correct proportions for SP 120-C-2 / 3 / 4 / 6 subclasses
Larger tank and frame compared to the 100-C class
Detail styling appropriate to pre- and early post-war SP tenders
Visible rivet patterns and panel layout consistent with SP practice
Modern-Friendly Design
1.2 mm drawbar mounting hole (fits 00-90 screw)
Oil bunker wiring cutout allows clean wire routing

Interior space for:
DCC decoder
Speaker
Power pickup wiring
Additional weighting or keep-alive modules

Assembly Notes
Indexing tabs ensure correct alignment but do not lock the parts together.

Final assembly requires:
CA / super glue (styrene cement will not bond resin)
Test-fit parts before painting and final assembly.

Not Included
Couplers
Weights

Recommended Trucks
Best match:
Bachmann 3-axle Commonwealth tender trucks

Also suitable:
Kato auxiliary tender trucks
ScaleTrains turbine tender trucks

Notes
Photos may show trucks and couplers for illustration — they are not included.
This kit is intended for intermediate modelers familiar with resin kits and basic fitting work.