{"product_id":"mth-20-3291-1-o-nkp-2-8-4-berkshire-steam-engine-769-w-ps2-hi-rail-ln-box","title":"MTH 20-3291-1 O NKP 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Engine #769 w\/PS2 (Hi-Rail) LN\/Box","description":"This is an MTH 20-3291-1 Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Engine w\/Proto-Sound 2.0 (Hi-Rail Wheels). The Nickel Plate's 2-8-4 Berkshires belonged to one of steam's finest family trees. The first 2-8-4, Lima Locomotive Works A-1, inaugurated the superpower era in 1925. A four-wheel trailing truck allowed the A-1 to have a larger firebox and boiler, producing a combination of power and speed never seen before in a steam locomotive. Initially tested on the Boston and Albany Railroad, the new wheel arrangement was dubbed the Berkshire after the mountain range it conquered on the B\u0026amp;A. At about the same time, the Van Sweringen brothers of Cleveland, Ohio assembled a group of railroads under their control, including the Chesapeake \u0026amp; Ohio, the Nickel Plate Road, the Pere Marquette, and the Erie Railroad. Under the leadership of talented designer John Black, an Advisory Mechanical Committee was formed to design engines for the Van Sweringen roads. The group turned out some of the finest locomotives of the super power era, and perhaps its crowning achievement was the Nickel Plate Berk, a 2-8-4 introduced in 1934 and called by steam historian Eugene Huddleston the greatest 2-8-4 ever to take to the rails. Engineers loved its looks, speed, power, and wonderful sound; as one recalled, It was a thrill to operate them. Intended for fast freight, the 700-series Berks could also take off with an 18-20 car WWII troop train. Features include Die-Cast Boiler and Chassis, Die-Cast Tender Body, 1:48 Scale Proportions, Authentic Paint Scheme, Metal Wheels and Axles, Constant Voltage Headlight, Die-Cast Truck Sides, Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor, Locomotive Speed Control, Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail\/2-Rail Conversion Capable, Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler, Engineer and Fireman Figures, Operating Firebox Glow, Operating MARS Light, Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell, Decorative Metal Whistle, Operating Marker Lights, Lighted Cab Interior, Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoker System, Operating Tender Back-up Light, Wireless Drawbar, Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Freight Yard Proto-Effects, Unit Measures:26\" x 2 1\/2\" x 3 7\/8\", and it Operates On O-54 Curves. Due to the date of manufacture, the buyer may need to replace the battery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. Due to the date of manufacture, the buyer may need to replace the battery. This item displays minimal signs of usage or wear across the body, underframe, and wheels. The original box is included. The instruction manual is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. 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=\"The condition of this item leads us to believe it is fully functional.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Handling indentions, minute edge wear, small creases.\"\u003eP-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-3291-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007 - ????\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel Plate Road (NKP)\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 6265331. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11439134\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44128429867130,"sku":"6265331","price":940.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20260522-103605-C5-Trainz-6265331-03.jpg?v=1779904121","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-20-3291-1-o-nkp-2-8-4-berkshire-steam-engine-769-w-ps2-hi-rail-ln-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}