Description

• DCC-ready


• Plug-and-play electronics interface to accommodate the control system of your choice, including DC, NMRA DCC, and RC/battery operation


• Choose track or battery power pickup, operation according to NMRA or Large Scale railroading practices, motor power on/off, and DCC or DC operation of cab lights, firebox flicker, and ash pan glow with a center off position


• Switch behind the smoke box door with center 'off' position to choose either DCC or DC operation of the smoke unit


• Optical sensors in the locomotive that give you the option of adjusting the timing and count of steam chuffs


• Factory-installed speaker, with wire pigtail, in the fuel bunker to allow for easy installation of optional aftermarket sound systems


• Realistic firebox flicker and ash pan glow


• Electrical pickup on all wheels


• Precision-balanced can motor


• Super-detailed power trucks with accurate sideframes, brake beams, brake hangers, brake shoes, and distinctive Climax spoked drivers


• Die cast metal frames and motor mounts


• Prototypically correct operating Johnson bar and inside Stephenson valve gear


• Constant lighting of the LED headlight and cab light


• Numerous prototypical details including blackened metal handrails and coupler lift bars; air pump; accurately scaled sand lines and additional piping; brass bell, pop valves, and whistle; electric generator; and scale rivet detail


• Choice of three smokestack styles


• Locomotive cab with operating doors, windows and roof hatch, authentically detailed with globe valves, water sight glass, gauges, throttle, air brake stand, reversing Johnson bar, and piping


• Choice of coal or oil fuel load


• Performs best on 4' radius (or greater) curves


• Bachmann no. 86097