steam locomotive 264 3D Model

Description

in the united states and britain, the 2-6-4 locomotive type was named the pacific as the first locomotives of the style were shipped across the pacific ocean to new zealand.

new zealand railways (nzr) was the first to purchase and operate 2-6-4 locomotives, in 1901, with an order for 13 q class locomotives. upon completion, the locomotives had to be shipped across the pacific ocean, hence the name. the reason for the design was that a locomotive with a large firebox was required to burn poor lignite coal from the south island.

the success of the 2-6-4 design can be attributed to the presence of a four-wheel leading truck, which made for stability at speed; six driving wheels, which allowed for the application of more power than the earlier 4-4-2 \"atlantic\" design; and a two-wheel trailing truck, which permitted the firebox to be behind the high driving wheels, allowing it to be both wide and deep.

product features (3d studio max):
the product contains one resolution of the model, which is rigged for animation.
the model is highly detailed and textured.

this model is a 3dmax model, saved in version 8 as a max file, and requires 3dmax. it does not include any other formats to allow it to be opened in any other software. the model is rigged where appropriate, and mapped and textured.

railbed not included with this model. Print Ready: No