Bowser 23888 C-430 w/Snd RDG #5212

Bowser 23888 C-430 w/Snd RDG #5212

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This is Bowser 23888 C-430 w/Snd RDG #5212. Alco C430 with LokSound sound & DCC. Reading #5212 (yellow, green). The ALCO Century 430 was a four-axle, 3,000 hp (2,237 kW) diesel-electric locomotive of the road switcher type. 16 were built between July 1966 and February 1968. Cataloged as a part of ALCO's 'Century' line of locomotives, the C430 was an upgraded version of the C425 model. Since 1992, 5 C430s have remained in existence. Its key features are: Ready to run Detailed, blackened metal wheels Can motor with flywheels Directional lighting Ditch lights and non-ditch light versions Golden-white LEDs Windshield wipers Operating pilot drop step Interior Two pilots and a snow plow Correct horn for each road name Air hoses MU hoses Coupler lift bars Hi-Ad and AAR 'B' trucks Painted handrails 5 variations of front and rear handrails Separately-applied grab irons and other details Crisp painting and printing Two prototypically correct fuel tanks Two air intake variations as per prototype Kadee knuckle couplers New gear box with all wheel pickup GB&W non dynamic brake version Dynamic brake version LokSound Select Dual-Mode decoder which allows locomotive to be used on DC as well as on DCC layouts

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

Manufacturer: Bowser
Model Number: 23888
Road Name: Reading (RDG)
MSRP: $299.95

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is P11979384.

Trainz Product Id: 11979384
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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