MTH 20-3265-1 Pennsylvania 0-4-0 A-5 Switcher Steam High Rail w/PS2 #730 VG/Box

This is an MTH 20-3265-1 Pennsylvania 0-4-0 A-5 Switcher Steam Engine w/Proto-Sound 2.0 (Hi-Rail Wheels). By World War I the 0-4-0 wheel arrangement had largely slipped into the history books, and six- or eight-coupled steam switchers were the norm on most railroads. The self-proclaimed Standard Railroad of the World, however - stubbornly independent and known for its home-grown motive power - in 1916 began building perhaps the most modern 0-4-0's ever constructed. Built in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata shops, the A5s was, in Al Staufer's words, "a junior edition of mammoth road power," with modern appliances and machinery details never before seen on an 0-4-0. The "s" in the engine's name stood for "superheater;" other modern features included Walschaert valve gear and power reverse. The large vertical tanks under the cab were air brake reservoirs. A sloping rear tender deck allowed better visibility for backup moves, and the locomotive of course had the Pennsy's characteristic Belpaire firebox. The diminutive 0-4-0's were right at home in the narrow streets and tight corners of industrial and wharf areas, particularly in Philadelphia, New York, and Baltimore. Because they worked at slow speeds among tightly-spaced buildings, many A5's carried a fire hose in a metal box to enable them to help out in an emergency. Some were also used as yard goats to move dead engines in roundhouse areas. The Pennsylvania refurbished A5s No. 94 for its historical locomotive collection, and that switcher - or "shifter" in Pennsy parlance - resides today in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA. The A5s returns to the Premier line in 2007 accompanied by a new, non-Pennsy version; a standard radial firebox on the new version replaces the squared-off Pennsy Belpaire firebox on the A5s. Thanks to Proto-Sound 2.0, our super-detailed 0-4-0s offer all the features you'd want in a steam switcher: smooth, steady operation down to 3 scale miles per hour, remote Proto-Couplers front and rear, chuffing sounds and puffing smoke synchronized with the drivers at a correct four chuffs per revolution, adjustable smoke intensity, great pulling power, directional lighting, and authentic sounds. Features include Diecast Boiler and Tender Body, 1:48 Scale Proportions, Diecast Metal Chassis, Authentic Paint Scheme, Metal Wheels and Axles, Constant Voltage Headlight, Diecast Truck Sides, Engineer and Fireman Figures, Operating Firebox Glow, Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell, Decorative Metal Whistle, Operating Tender Back-up Light, Locomotive Speed Control, Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoker System, Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor, Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable, (2) Remote Controlled Proto-Couplers, Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Freight Yard Proto-Effects, Unit Measures:15" x 3" x 2", and it Operates On O-31 Curves.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-6: Very Good based on visual appearance. The battery has been replaced with a BCR2. The tender's wheels are heavily rusted. These items show some scratches and spots of paint loss on the shell and chassis. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Very Good.

Condition: Very Good (C-6)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-6)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-3265-1
Years Manufactured: 2007 - ????
Road Name: Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6370315.

Trainz Product Id: 11439084