Welcome to Rebuilding the Santa Fe! This is a collaborative project by the Society, its members, and Santa Fe modelers to “rebuild” the Santa Fe in model form! The goal of this initiative is to represent each class of Santa Fe locomotive, rolling stock, and many of its structures. We welcome all to review the modeling work of Santa Fe fans and to recapture the feel for the diverse mix of locomotives, cars and equipment that made the Santa Fe distinctive! Where locomotives and rolling stock underwent iterations in paint scheme, we will endeavor to show each one as modelers submit their work to us.
The photos are organized by steam locomotive wheel type, then class; diesel locomotive manufacturer class, then number series; passenger equipment by type; rolling stock by class; and structures alphabetically by location or type. Click on the album image to view individual models. Depending upon your computer, this may take you back to the top of the page – just scroll down again to see the images. Once in the images, you can click on the individual image that also allows you to eliminate the caption. You can return to album view by returning to the top of the images and clicking the “return” arrow. Enjoy!
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ATSF Steam Locomotives
ATSF 0-6-0 #2050
ATSF #2050 is a 2039 class 0-6-0 switcher built in 1911 by Baldwin Locomotive Works. This is a brass model by Balboa from the 1960s. Model and photo by Ian MacKellar, MSFM.
ATSF 0-6-0 #2102
ATSF #2102 is a 2100 class 0-6-0 switcher built in 1904 by Santa Fe at the Topeka Shops. This is a brass model imported by Hallmark in 1977. Model and photo by Ian MacKellar, MSFM.
ATSF 0-8-0 Switcher #845
ATSF 0-8-0 Switcher #845. Built by Rhode Island in 1902 as a 2-8-0. Rebuilt in 1930 as an 0-8-0. The model is a Sunset brass import, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF 2-10-2 No. 3935
ATSF No. 3935 is a 2-10-2 (Santa Fe) locomotive, modified with top mounted Elesco feedwater heater. It is a PFM model; photo by Michael W. Flick.
ATSF 2-6-2 #1056
ATSF #1056 is a 1050 class Prairie (2-6-2) engine built in 1902 by Baldwin Locomotive Works as a Vauclain compound engine. It was simpled in 1911. This brass model was imported by Key in 1975. Model and photo by Ian MacKellar, MSFM.
ATSF 2-6-2 #1830
ATSF #1830 is an 1800 class Prairie (2-6-2) built in 1906 by Baldwin Locomotive Works as a balanced compound. It was simpled in 1927. The brass model was imported by Balboa in 1967. Model and photo by Ian MacKellar, MSFM.
ATSF 2-8-0 #1954
ATSF #1954 is a 1950 class Consolidation (2-8-0) built in 1907 by Baldwin Locomotive Works. This brass model was imported by Pacific Fast Mail in the late 1960s. Model and photo by Ian MacKellar, MSFM.
ATSF 4-6-4 No. 3460
ATSF Atlantic #1491
ATSF #1491 is a 1480 class 4-4-2 built by Baldwin in 1910 as a balanced compound that was simpled in 1928. This is a brass import by Balboa. Model and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
ATSF Atlantic #1498
ATSF Atlantic (4-4-2) #1498 was a speedster built by Baldwin in 1910 as one of the 23 member 1480 Class. This model shows the post 1927 appearance, after the engine was simpled. The model is a Balboa brass import, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale
ATSF Berkshire #4102
ATSF Berkshire #4102 is a 4101 class 2-8-4 built by Baldwin in 1927. This is a brass model imported by PFM in the late 1960s. The tender has been modified. Model and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
ATSF Consolidation #2510
ATSF Consolidation #2510 is a 2507 class 2-8-0 that arrived on the Santa Fe after stints on the NYC and KCM&O. It was built by Alco-Schenectady. This is a 1975 brass Hallmark version. Model and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
ATSF Consolidation #664
ATSF Consolidation #664 (2-8-0) was the last Consolidation operating on the Santa Fe and is now at Travel Town in Los Angeles. This model started as an Athearn engine with new 3D printed cab and smoke stack, modified etched running boards/details/number board, new 3D printed 8500 gallon tender by ATSF N Scale Models, an 8x16 mm coreless motor + DCC decoder and sound. Model and photo by Dirk Jan Blikkendaal.
ATSF Consolidation #825
ATSF #825 is a Consolidation of the 825 class built in 1901 and 1920 by Rhode Island and Pittsburgh and compounds. Post-WWII, they were simpled and superheated. From 1922 to 1935, many were converted to 0-8-0 switchers. This example is from Sunset (Samhongsa) 1977. It shows it in road service. Model and photo by Lyndon Spence.
ATSF Heavy Mountain #3751
ATSF Heavy Mountain (Northern) #3751. Shown in the as-delivered 1927 look but after conversion to oil in 1936. Key model. Photo by Tad Calcara.
ATSF Heavy Mountain #3751
ATSF #3751 - 1938-1941 - Same as above however with new 20,000 gallon oil "square" tender. With the beginning of the rebuilding program to upgrade all 3751 class locomotives to 3765 standards in 1939 - the 3751 was one of the last in the class to go through this rebuild in 1941. This 1941 rebuild is how the 3751 appears today. Tad Calcara photo. HO scale.
ATSF Heavy Mountain #3751
ATSF Heavy Mountain (Northern) #3751. Shown in the as-delivered 1927 look but after conversion to oil in 1936. Key model. Photo by Tad Calcara.
ATSF Heavy Mountain #3751
Santa Fe Heavy Mountain #3751. 1936-1938 (Key models). This is the as delivered 1927 look - however in 1936 the the locomotive was changed to burn oil for use as back up locomotive for the new Super Chief - two others of this class were also converted to oil in 1936 and assigned to LA division - 3762 and 3763. Photo by Tad Calcara. HO scale.
ATSF Heavy Mountain #3781
ATSF Heavy Mountain (4-8-4) #3781. This member of the 3776 Class was built by Baldwin in 1941. This model shows an example with the original boiler. It received Third Place Steam in 2017. Model by Ramon Rhodes, SFRH&MS photo. HO scale.
ATSF Heavy Pacific #3460
ATSF #3460 is a 3460 class "Heavy Pacific" (4-6-4) known as the "Blue Goose." The Heavy Pacific was frequently known as a Hudson. This is a Hallmark Super Crown with sound. Photo by Nathan Pierce.
ATSF Mallet #1791
ATSF Mallet (2-8-8-2) #1791. This monster was originally built by Alco-Schenectady in 1919 as a Norfolk & Western Y3 class engine and came to the Santa Fe as part of the 1790 class to alleviate a helper power shortage over Raton Pass. The Santa Fe modified them slightly for Raton coal and set them to work. This shows the unit set up for service over Raton. it is a Life Like Proto 2000 model, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Mallet #3299 (2-8-8-0)
ATSF Mallet (2-8-8-0) #3299. Initially assembled as the 3200 class by Santa Fe from 1950 Class Consolidations and parts from Baldwin in 1911, they were renumbered into the 3296 class in 1917. The units under performed and were returned to Consolidations (the 3200 class) in 1923. This model was scratch built in brass by Master Santa Fe Modeler Ian MacKellar and shows the engine in its final appearance before being broken back up. This engine received a Certificate of Technical Excellence for Motive Power and First Place Steam Locomotive in 2017. Model by Ian MacKellar, SFRH&MS photo. HO scale.
ATSF Mikado #3116
ATSF Mikado #3116 was built by Baldwin in 1913 as part of the 3100 Class. It is a Red Caboose kit modified, painted and lettered. Won First Place in Steam Locomotives in 2017. Model and Photo by Master Santa Fe Modeler Charlie Slater. HO scale.
ATSF Mikado #3280
ATSF Mikado #3280 is a 3160 class 2-8-2 built by Baldwin in 1920. This is a Sunset brass model from 1992. Model and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
ATSF Mikado #4030
ATSF Mikado (2-8-2) #4030 was built by Baldwin in 1923.
It was part of the 4000 Class. This model received a Certificate of Technical Merit for Motive Power and Second Place Steam Locomotive in 2017. Model by Harlan Boyce, SFRH&MS photo. HO scale.
ATSF Mogul #9446
ATSF Mogul #9446 (2-6-0) was the last Mogul to operate on the Santa Fe. The Mogul was not a common engine on the Santa Fe. This model started with a Bachmann engine, added a 3D printed tender top and truck conversion from ATSF N Scale Models, a DCC Tsunami decoder and a sugar cube speaker in the tender. Model and photo by Dirk Jan Blikkendaal.
ATSF Mountain #3746
ATSF Mountain (4-8-2) #3746 was built by Baldwin in 1924. This model shows it as it would have appeared in 1939. It is a Sunset brass model with the tender modified to better match the bunker, tool boxes and other details on #3746. Step-by-step details can be seen at https://steamblog.wordpress.com/locomotive-and-tender/ . Model and photo by Charles Hepperle. HO scale.
ATSF Pacific #1260
ATSF Pacific (4-6-2) #1260. This is a member of the 1226 Class of Pacifics. No. 1260 was built by Baldwin in 1906. The model is a Key brass import custom painted by Don Murphy. Photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Pacific #1385
ATSF Pacific (4-6-2) #1385 was built by Baldwin in 1913 and rebuilt by ATSF in 1923. This model shows it in its rebuilt condition. The model is a Pacific Fast Mail brass import, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Prairie #1000
ATSF Praire (2-6-2) #1000. The 1000 class were built by Baldwin in 1901. The model is a Key brass import, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Prairie #1800
ATSF Prairie (2-6-2) #1800 was one of 88 built by Baldwin in 1906/07 for the Santa Fe. This engine, the class engine of the 1800 class, was designed as a balanced engine that could provide both freight and passenger service and received extensive use in the central part of the Santa Fe system. Prairies hung on until almost the very end. The model is a Balboa brass import, photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Santa Fe #1624 & 1627 (2-10-2)
ATSF Santa Fe (2-10-2) #1624 and 1627 are two 1600 class "small" Santa Fe class engines. These models are N scale, modified Bachmann engines with a 3D printed cab by MJMX models, modified etched running board and etched/styrene number boards, Detail Associates Elesco feedwater heater on pilot deck and a 3D printed (resin castings) 1200 gallon Mallet tenders + etchings by ATSF N Scale Models. Also equipped with DCC Tsunami decoders. Model and photo by Dirk Jan Blikkendaal.
ATSF Santa Fe #3010
ATSF #3010 is a 3010 class 2-10-2 built by Baldwin. It was subsequently turned into part of a 2-10-10-2 by Santa Fe and then converted back to a 2-10-2. This is a Westside brass model from the 1970s. Model and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
ATSF Santa Fe #3808 and #3909
ATSF Santa Fe's #3808 and #3909 are both members of the 3800 class 2-10-2s. These N scale models show two styles of tenders. The models started as modified Con-Cor engines with an extra sand dome, etched/styrene number board, new 3D printed cab by MJMX Models, Detail Associates pilot and Elesco feedwater heater, new 15000 or 20000 gallon 3D printed (resin casting) tenders and etchings from ATSF N Scale Models, with a DCC Tsunami decoder and speaker in the tender. Models and photo by Dirk Jan Blikkendaal.
ATSF Santa Fe #3881
ATSF #3881 is a 3800 class 2-10-2 built by Baldwin in 1924. The model is from Broadway Limited. Model and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
ATSF Santa Fe #3909
ATSF Santa Fe #3909 (2-10-2) is a member of the 3800 class 2-10-2s. The model started as a modified Con-Cor engine with an extra sand dome, etched/styrene number board, new 3D printed cab by MJMX Models, Detail Associates pilot and Elesco feedwater heater, new 20000 gallon 3D printed (resin casting) tenders and etchings from ATSF N Scale Models, with a DCC Tsunami decoder and speaker in the tender. Model and photo by Dirk Jan Blikkendaal.
ATSF Ten Wheeler #475
ATSF Ten Wheeler (4-6-0) #475 was built by Rhode Island in 1900-1901. Santa Fe rostered 30. The model is a Hallmark brass import photo by Bob Walz. HO scale.
ATSF Ten-Wheeler #468
ATSF #468 is a 468 class 4-6-0 built by Rhode Island in 1900. The model is a Hallmark brass import from 1985. Model and photo by MSFM Ian MacKellar.
SAnta Fe Passenger EQuipment
Santa Fe Freight Equipment
Santa Fe Company Service Equipment
Santa Fe Structures and places
If you have an image of one or more of your models that you would like to share as part of this project, please upload a digital jpg image file of each model (at least 1 MB size) and in a separate Word document or email a description of what is represented (for example, locomotive class and number, rolling stock class and number, structure location), the model manufacturer, if any, and the approximate date represented, plus the name of the modeler and photographer. The image files and Word document should be uploaded to https://www.dropbox.com/request/TzIAEG5EdOT70RFyyVtN. Emails should be sent to . All submitted materials are considered donated to the Society with the right to use them in promoting the modeling of the Santa Fe.
Thank you for contributing!