MTH 20-3448-1 Climax Speciality O Gauge Steam Freight Train Set w/PS 3.0 – Your Source for Gaming Essentials* Trains

Description

Geared locomotives like the Climax Steam Engine were created to ensure high tractive effort and adhesion when running at slow speeds on poor track. The Climax Manufacturing Company of Corry, Pennsylvania built about 1,100 of these engines between 1888 and 1928. These engines were popular where lumber was harvested and other specialized industrial work took place, especially in northern New England, the Appalachian Mountains, the upper Midwest, northern California, and the Pacific Northwest. Many of these locomotives were still operating well into the 1960s and are fondly remembered as one of the most exciting locomotives to watch.

The Climax Steam Engine differed dramatically from the conventional rod-driven steam locomotive in that it was driven by a crankshaft that powered the trucks with a network of gears. With trucks instead of big drive wheels, a fast exhaust, and slow speed (15-20 mph was the engine’s top speed), the Climax bore little resemblance to other steam power. Geared engines like the Climax negotiated grades of up to 10% rather easily, and could hold the rail on track that routinely derailed many conventional locomotives. Working far from the shops, as it generally did, the Climax was rugged and easy to maintain, enduring incredible strain as it negotiated tough routes.

Features Set Features

Die-Cast Climax Steam Locomotive

5-Car Skeleton Flat Car Consist

(1) Bobber Caboose

Locomotive Features

Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body

1:48 Scale Proportions

Die-Cast Metal Chassis

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-Coupler

Engineer and Fireman Figures

Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell

Decorative Metal Whistle

Lighted Cab Interior

Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke System

Operating Locomotive Back-up Light

Built-In DCC Receiver

Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring:- Freight Yard Proto-Effects

Unit Measures:13 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/4

Operates On O-42 Curves

Freight Car Features

Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Bodies

Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks

Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers

Decorative Brake Wheels

Separate Metal Handrails

Fast-Angle Wheel Sets

Needle-Point Axles

Opening Car Doors

Detailed Caboose Interior

Caboose Brakeman Figure

Overhead Caboose Interior Lighting

1:48 Scale Dimensions

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-3448-1

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11981073.

Trainz Product Id: 11981073