{"product_id":"mth-20-3441-1-erie-premier-0-8-8-0-gauge-steam-freight-train-set-w-ps-3-0-mt-box","title":"MTH 20-3441-1 Erie Premier 0-8-8-0 Gauge Steam Freight Train Set w\/PS 3.0 MT\/Box","description":"This is MTH 20-3441-1 O Erie 0-8-8-0 Freight Set\/3.0\/Russian Iron. 0-8-8-0 freight set with Proto-Sound 3.0, Erie (Russian Iron). Number: 2602. Built in 1907, the 0-8-8-0 articulated was the Erie Railroad's first Mallet type steam locomotive and sported numerous distinctions never-before-found on other railroads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only was Erie's L1 locomotive the largest and most powerful steam locomotive of its era, but it was the only camelback style locomotive built over an articulated 0-8-8-0 chassis. On top of that, the Angus locomotive was hand fired and sported a voracious appetite for steam pressure leading to very little time for the engine's firemen to enjoy the scenic panorama of the Starrucca viaduct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe L1 obtained the nickname Angus-type as a result of noted railroad operations writer Angus Sinclair's comments that the L1 would dry up all the country's canals and make all forms of water transportation obsolete thanks to the engine's incredible thirst. Because only three L1 locomotives were constructed, Sinclair's comments never rang true but the engine did establish the use of Mallet type engines beyond narrow gauge light duty use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContinuing in its trend of producing obscure yet remarkable locomotives, M.T.H. Electric Trains is proud to return the first die-cast metal recreation of the famous Erie 0-8-8-0 in all its Russian Iron livery. Outfitted with the incredible sounds and features of Proto-Sound 3.0, the L1 comes equipped with two Proto-Couplers for push and pull service destined to create a lasting impression on your model railroad just as it did for the Erie nearly 100 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid You Know? \u003cbr\u003eThe L1 0-8-8-0 was developed by the Erie for pusher service on its Gulf Summit Grade and Susquehanna Hill. Featuring almost 95,000 pounds of tractive force gave the Angus nearly twice the power of a Decapod and allowed the engine to conqour grades that rose 60 feet every mile and curves banked at 5 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocomotive features:\u003cbr\u003eDie-cast boiler and tender body\u003cbr\u003eDie-cast metal chassis\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic paint scheme\u003cbr\u003eMetal wheels and axles\u003cbr\u003eConstant voltage headlight\u003cbr\u003eDie-cast truck sides\u003cbr\u003ePrecision flywheel equipped motor\u003cbr\u003eEngineer and fireman figures\u003cbr\u003eOperating firebox glow\u003cbr\u003eMetal handrails and decorative bell\u003cbr\u003eDecorative metal whistle\u003cbr\u003eOperating marker lights\u003cbr\u003eLocomotive speed control in scale MPH increments\u003cbr\u003eLighted cab interior\u003cbr\u003eSynchronized puffing ProtoSmoke System\u003cbr\u003eOperating tender back-up light\u003cbr\u003eTwo remote controlled Proto-Couplers\u003cbr\u003eReal coal load\u003cbr\u003e1:48 scale proportions\u003cbr\u003eProto-Sound 3.0 with The Digital Command System featuring: freight yard Proto-Effects\u003cbr\u003eUnit measures: 23 1\/4 x 2 5\/8 x 3 7\/8\u003cbr\u003eOperates on O-72 curves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreight car features:\u003cbr\u003eIntricately detailed durable ABS bodies\u003cbr\u003eDie-cast 4-wheel trucks\u003cbr\u003eOperating die-cast metal couplers\u003cbr\u003eDecorative brake wheels\u003cbr\u003eSeparate metal handrails\u003cbr\u003eFast-angle wheel sets\u003cbr\u003eNeedle-point axles\u003cbr\u003eDetailed caboose interior\u003cbr\u003eCaboose brakeman figure\u003cbr\u003eOverhead caboose interior lighting\u003cbr\u003e1:48 scale dimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet includes:\u003cbr\u003eDie-cast 0-8-8-0 steam locomotive\u003cbr\u003e5-car fish belly hopper car consist\u003cbr\u003eOne bobber caboose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-10: Mint based on visual appearance. This item is all original; unused and unblemished. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. The original shipping carton is included. Stock photos have been used to show this item outside of the box. Overall condition is Mint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-10: Brand New: all original; unused and unblemished. 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-10\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 20-3441-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erie (ERIE)\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 6277102. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11636651\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44119225860218,"sku":"6277102","price":1385.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/3461226.jpg?v=1777910911","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-20-3441-1-erie-premier-0-8-8-0-gauge-steam-freight-train-set-w-ps-3-0-mt-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}