MTH 20-5583-1 O Pennsylvania P5a Electric Locomotive with Proto-Sound 2.0 #4752

MTH 20-5583-1 O Pennsylvania P5a Electric Locomotive with Proto-Sound 2.0 #4752

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This is an MTH 20-5583-1 Pennsylvania P5a Electric Engine With Proto-Sound 2.0. Conceived in 1931, the Pennsy's P5a was intended to be the last step in the search for a mainline "juice jack" that had begun with the FF1 in 1917. A collaboration between General Electric, Westinghouse, and the Pennsy's electrical staff, the design proved to be a winner. Engine crews liked the P5a's because they were smooth, powerful, and cleaner than the K4s Pacifics they displaced on many runs. Six 625 hp electric motors geared to three axles with 72-inch drivers gave the new engine 3,750 continuous horsepower and a top speed of 90 mph on passenger runs. But the success of the Pennsy's passenger service proved too much for the P5a, whose limit was about 8-10 cars on high-speed runs. The introduction of the GG1 in 1934 allowed the Pennsy to operate longer passenger trains with a single locomotive, and pushed the P5a into freight service - where it found its true calling. Regeared to a top speed of 70 mph, the P5a fleet became the backbone of electric freight service on the Pennsy for the next several decades. With their riveted bodies, these P5a Modifieds, as they were called, bore a strong resemblance to the original GG1, "Old Rivets." The P5a Modified returns to the Premier Line roster in 2006 after a six-year absence, decorated in four authentic paint schemes and outfitted with our smooth operating automatic pantographs. Also offered is one of the most unique specialty sets we've ever cataloged, the P5a Reefer Train featuring a string of highly detailed express reefers. Automatic Pantograph Operation Explained. Users operating the P5a in conventional mode will find that by depressing the transformer's direction button to stop the locomotive, the rear pantograph will remain in the up position while the lead pantograph slowly rises up. Once the lead pantograph is in its up position, the rear pantograph will slowly lower into the down position. At this point another press of the direction button will cause the locomotive to reverse making the lead pantograph now the rear pantograph and in the up position. In command operation two operating modes will be offered; auto and manual. Auto mode will behave similar to conventional mode with the rear pantograph in the up position when moving. The up and down movement of the pantograph will be direction controlled using the DCST Digital Command Control System. In Manual mode, the user will have to raise and lower both pantographs via the DCST System as they wish regardless of directional state. Features include Directionally Controlled Headlights, Intricately Detailed Die-Cast Body, Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears, Remotely Controlled Operating Pantographs, Enhanced Detail Die-Cast Truck Sides & Pilots, and (2) Remotely Controlled Proto-Couplers.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-5583-1
Years Manufactured: 2006 - ????
Road Name: Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Electric Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is P11439196.

Trainz Product Id: 11439196
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
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