On perhaps the greatest railroad ever, no steam locomotive was more revered than the legendary Pennsylvania K-4s Pacific. Evolving from a program begun in 1914 to develop heavy freight and passenger classes utilizing common boiler designs, the K-4s was an instant success. From 1917 to 1928, a total of 425 units were built at the Juanita and Baldwin Shops. The 4-6-2 K-4s became the Pennsylvania's principal passenger hauler, possessing a consummate blend of speed and power. Often double headed on east coast limiteds in front of a Pullman consist, the K-4s was a common and beautiful sight on the Pennsylvania's rails, and became synonymous with that railroad's steam power. Later, after World War II concluded, the Pennsy's needs changed and the K-4's appearance underwent a series of changes to better serve those needs. The most apparent changes showed up on the 1947 Postwar or Modern version of the K-4 and included a solid drop-coupler pilot, repositioned boiler front headlight and the addition of a steam generator below the headlight. M.T.H. Electric Trains is proud to return the Prewar 1927 version and an all-new 1947 Postwar rendition of this magnificent steam locomotive to life in all die-cast construction. Featuring all of the craftsmanship and detail that make an M.T.H. steam locomotive the industry's best value, your K-4s will quickly find a home on your layout or in your collection for years to come.
Features:
This engine is in Like New condition, actually pretty close to New condition. It only has 7 scale miles on the odometer. There are no defects on the bodies. As with all engines, we test them thoroughly to make sure that they operate properly. We upgraded the original Protosound NiCad battery to a new genuine ProtoSound NiMh battery for improved battery performance. This engine operates perfectly in Command (DCS) mode and all features work properly. However, in conventional mode, the whistle comes on and remains on constantly and will not turn off. It will silence when the bell is operated but when the bell is turned off, the whistle comes on and stays on. So, if you operate in Command-DCS mode only, then this is a super value for you. Includes the original box and packing materials, instructions and spare traction tires. SOLD AS-IS.