Geared locomotives like the Climax Steam Engine were created to ensure high tractive effort and adhesion when running at slow speeds on poor track. The Climax Manufacturing Company of Corry, Pennsylvania built about 1,100 of these engines between 1888 and 1928. These engines were popular where lumber was harvested and other specialized industrial work took place, especially in northern New England, the Appalachian Mountains, the upper Midwest, northern California, and the Pacific Northwest. Many of these locomotives were still operating well into the 1960s and are fondly remembered as one of the most exciting locomotives to watch.
The Climax Steam Engine differed dramatically from the conventional rod-driven steam locomotive in that it was driven by a crankshaft that powered the trucks with a network of gears. With trucks instead of big drive wheels, a fast exhaust, and slow speed (15-20 mph was the engine's top speed), the Climax bore little resemblance to other steam power. Geared engines like the Climax negotiated grades of up to 10% rather easily, and could hold the rail on track that routinely derailed many conventional locomotives. Working far from the shops, as it generally did, the Climax was rugged and easy to maintain, enduring incredible strain as it negotiated tough routes.
Features Set Features
Die-Cast Climax Steam Locomotive
5-Car Skeleton Flat Car Consist
(1) Bobber Caboose
Locomotive Features
Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body
1:48 Scale Proportions
Die-Cast Metal Chassis
Metal Wheels and Axles
Constant Voltage Headlight
Die-Cast Truck Sides
Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor
Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments
Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler
Engineer and Fireman Figures
Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell
Decorative Metal Whistle
Lighted Cab Interior
Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke System
Operating Locomotive Back-up Light
Built-In DCC Receiver
Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring:- Freight Yard Proto-Effects
Unit Measures:13” x 2 1/2” x 4 1/4”
Operates On O-42 Curves
Freight Car Features
Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Bodies
Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
Decorative Brake Wheels
Separate Metal Handrails
Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
Needle-Point Axles
Opening Car Doors
Detailed Caboose Interior
Caboose Brakeman Figure
Overhead Caboose Interior Lighting
1:48 Scale Dimensions
Condition: Factory New (C-9) Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: MTH Model Number: 20-3448-1
Scale/Era: O Modern Model Type: Steam Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11981073.
Trainz Product Id: 11981073
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
Your order is professionally packed with high quality packing materials to offer the best possible protection during transit. If something should go wrong, we insure all packages against both loss and damage.
We’re committed to keeping our shipping prices low, and our delivery times fast. Our system will automatically choose the best carrier at the time of shipment to help us deliver the lowest prices possible.
The moment your order ships you will receive an automated email which provides confirmation of shipment. For most shipping services you will also receive a tracking number and a link to a page where you can track your shipment.
We love happy customers and do our best to maintain a fair and hassle-free customer satisfaction policy. We will
gladly repair or replace your item, issue a refund, or negotiate a partial credit.
Just contact us within 30 days of receipt of the
item (or within 60 days if you are a Private Car member). Explain why the item does not meet your expectations
and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the
actual damages. We'll do our absolute best to make you happy.
If you and Trainz decide that the best recourse is to return the item for refund or repair we will send you a
pre-paid return shipping label. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your
items. Once Trainz receives and inspects the items we will repair your item or issue a refund.
Trainz reserves the right to charge you:
Return shipping if an item is returned to Trainz.
15% re-stocking fee if an item is not returned in its original condition.
Any carrier charges resulting from a refused shipment.
For International orders only:
Trainz does not refund shipping charges.
Customers are responsible for paying return shipping.
Our return policy may differ on our other marketplaces such as eBay. If your item was not purchased on
Trainz.com, please review the return policy where your item was purchased.
