Switch engines are an essential, specialized piece of railroad equipment that
look quite different from their kin that work the mainline. Because of the
nature of their work, moving cars around railroad yards, switch engines spent
much of their time waiting for their assignments, so steam switchers needed
smaller fireboxes, boilers, and tanks than road steamers. The cut out or sloping
tanks on most steam switchers were designed to give good rear visibility, which
was essential for these agile engines. Thanks to the two extra drivers, the
0-8-0 switcher was able to do much heavier work than its smaller 0-6-0
counterpart, so it generally took over switching duties in large yards.
Features:
- Die-Cast Boiler
- Die-cast tender with coal load
- Precision Flywheel-Equipped Motor
- Operating Headlight
- Operating Electronic Whistle
- Operates on O-27 or greater curves
- All metal wheels & gears
- Electronic reversing unit
- Metal chassis
- Die-cast operating coupler
- Operating ProtoSmoke System
- Equipped with Proto-Sound Digital Sound and Train Control System Featuring
Squeaking Brakes, Freight Yard Proto-Effects Sounds and more
- Length: 18"
This engine is new and has never been taken out of the box. Prior to
shipping, and at no extra charge, we will replace the ProtoSound battery with a
revolutionary "Battery Component Replacement" (B.C.R.). It is an
electronic circuit that directly replaces the battery in the MTH engine. Never
worry about charging the battery again!
This engine is sold through Kit-N-Caboose, an authorized MTH Dealer and
carries the full manufacture's warranty. For warranty questions, call
Kit-N-Caboose, 614-476-0803
