30-1497-1 4-8-2 L-3 Mohawk Speciality Freight Set w/Proto-Sound 2.0 For availability see 'Find it locally' tab $499.95Product InformationDescription4-8-2 Mohawk Speciality Freight Set w/Proto-Sound 2.0 - New York Central Set Features: 4-8-2 Mohawk Steam Engine, (4) Box Cars, (1) Steel Caboose Roadname: New York CentralProduct Item Number: 30-1497-1Catalog: CI 2008 Volume 2Product Line: RailKingDelivery Status: Delivered DEC. 2008 OverviewIn 1910, the C&O sought a new type of steam engine to haul passenger trains over the Allegheny Mountains. The result was a new locomotive type that would combine the eight drivers of the Mikado with the four-wheel lead truck of the Pacific. Although the 4-8-2s were initially called "Mountains," the New York Central Railroad felt that name was inappropriate for their flat "Water Level Route." They changed the name to Mohawk in honor of New York's Mohawk River and Valley. Weighing almost 400,000 pounds, equipped with one of the largest tenders yet (43 tons of coal) and producing tractive force of more than 60,000 pounds, the L-3 Mohawks were versatile enough to do almost any job required of them. The New York Central was so pleased with the performance of L-2s converted to carry passenger trains that in 1940 they ordered 25 specially made L-3a "dual purpose" Mohawks--designed to haul either passenger cars or their usual freight loads. The Mohawk Steam Engine is a detailed recreation of this versatile engine presented in the livery of five railroads. Each locomotive is equipped with more conventionally operated standard features than offered by any other O Gauge manufacturer. FeaturesSet Features Die-Cast 4-8-2 Mohawk Steam Locomotive 4-Car Box Car Consist (1) Steel Caboose Locomotive Features Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body Die-Cast Metal Chassis Authentic Paint Scheme Metal Wheels and Axles Constant Voltage Headlight Die-Cast Truck Sides Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor Locomotive Speed Control in Scale MPH Increments Remote Controlled Proto-Couplerr Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell Decorative Metal Whistle Glowing Marker Lights Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoker System Operating Tender Back-up Light Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Freight Yard Proto-Effects Unit Measures: 22" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" Operates On O-31 Curves Freight Car Features Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Bodies Die-Cast Sprung 4-Wheel Trucks Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers Decorative Brake Wheels Fast-Angle Wheel Sets Needle-Point Axles Find It LocallyThis product may not have shipped yet or is completely sold out. Click on the show button to see who might have it on order. Support