In 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.
Features:
- Equipped with Loco-Sound with steam sounds, bell and whistle
- Precision flywheel equipped motor for smooth operation and great pulling
power
- Fan driven smoke unit
- All metal gears, wheels & chassis
- Die-cast boiler
- Die-cast tender
- Die-cast 6-wheel tender trucks
- Operating headlight
- Operates on O-31 or greater curves
- Length: 22"
This engine has the full manufacturer warranty and is sold through
Kit-N-Caboose, an authorized MTH Dealer. Phone # 614-476-0803
