{"product_id":"mth-20-3021-1-o-gauge-union-pacific-big-boy-die-cast-steam-locomotive-with-ps1-ln-box-1","title":"MTH 20-3021-1 O Gauge Union Pacific Big Boy Die-Cast Steam Locomotive with PS1 LN\/Box","description":"Here is a MTH 20-3021-1 O Gauge Union Pacific Big Boy Die-Cast Steam Locomotive with PS1. This unit features die-cast chassis, operating Proto-smoke system, interior detail, operating marker lights, operating firebox glow, and a Pittman motor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis locomotive does not include DCS (Digital Command System) features because it has ProtoSound 1.0. Only locomotives with ProtoSound 2.0 and ProtoSound 3.0 include DCS functions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Big Boy was originally designed to be a massive freight hauler packing a whopping 24 wheels on the locomotive and a massive 14-wheeled tender in tow. Designing and producing the 4-8-8-4 model was a daunting task initially with several challenges presenting themselves in production. Early upgrades would include a 25,000 gallon water tank, a 50,000 pound capacity for coal, and a whopping 135,375 pounds of tractive power! A reduction in wheel diameter from 69in to 68in would see an increase in traction, and in 1940 the decision to equip each unit with a larger firebox would be made as well. Later upgrades like an increase in boiler pressure would provide a massive boost for the Big Boy helping power the massive giant as it made its way down the Wasatch Range. The Big Boy would also feature an articulated design, and was hinged to handle the curves and twists of the Wasatch route. At top speed the Big Boy was clocked at 130km\/hour (80 miles\/hour), but would rarely hit such speeds, and would typically travel at 55mph. At its completion, each Big Boy would cost roughly $265,000, translating to just about $4.6 million per unit present day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpon their arrival from production, the 4-8-8-4 model would quickly garner attention for its massive size. Engineers and rail-yard workers alike were in awe of the colossus that was presented to them. For one ALCO employee, only one name fit for such massive engine. Wasting little time, the unnamed ALCO employee found a nearby piece of chalk and would write \"Big Boy\" on the #4000 engine's smokebox door. The \"Big Boy\" name quickly became popular around the rail yard, before eventually going on to become the locomotive’s official moniker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New. This item appears to have been run sparingly, and displays overall signs of very light previous use. The original paint is in great shape, and the rest of the unit displays a like-new overall finish. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item.\u003cbr\u003e Overall condition is Like New.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-8: Complete, all original, no rust, may show some sign of being run and\/or age. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-8\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"SOLD AS-IS. It is either untested or was confirmed as non-functional.\"\u003eAs is\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Substantial wear, abrasions, creases, tears, color changes, rusty staples. Repaired.\"\u003eP-5\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-3021-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Union Pacific (UP)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6179879. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 12328547\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088604524666,"sku":"6179879","price":925.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20240808-085305-C5-Trainz-5687376-03_20fb9b04-023f-4865-b695-69ae49058a85.jpg?v=1769719977","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-20-3021-1-o-gauge-union-pacific-big-boy-die-cast-steam-locomotive-with-ps1-ln-box-1","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}