{"product_id":"mth-22-20379-2-o-scale-2-rail-n-w-fm-trainmaster-diesel-locomotive-w-ps3-0","title":"MTH 22-20379-2 O Scale 2-Rail N\u0026W FM Trainmaster Diesel Locomotive w\/ PS3.0","description":"This is MTH 22-20379-2 O N\u0026amp;W FM Trainmaster Diesel\/3.0\/Scale. FM Trainmaster diesel engine with Proto-Sound 3.0 (scale wheels), Norfolk \u0026amp; Western. Cab numbers: 3594, 3596 \u0026amp; 3597. Fairbanks Morse got into the locomotive business because it made submarine engines. FM's unique opposed-piston diesel engine powered about half the U.S. Navy's World War II submarine fleet and developed a great reputation for reliability; the adaptation to railroad equipment during and after the war seemed like a natural transition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the opposed-piston motor, each cylinder had a piston at either end and the combustion chamber in the middle. There were no valves or cylinder heads. Intake and exhaust occurred through holes in the cylinder walls. The upper and lower banks of pistons each powered a separate crankshaft, and the two crankshafts were linked together to power the locomotive. While this sounds like a complex way to build an engine, the O.P. diesel in fact had several advantages over a conventional motor: less moving parts, terrific acceleration, and about double the horsepower per cylinder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1953 the O.P. engine reached its zenith in the Trainmaster. Introduced at the Railroad Manufacturers' Supply Association show that year, FM's new locomotive took the show by storm. It was the most powerful single-motored diesel locomotive of its era and had a brawny body to match its bold name. Emblazoned in bright yellow and red, four Trainmaster demonstrators barnstormed the country and walked away with any consist the railroads threw at them. For one brief moment, Fairbanks Morse looked like a contender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, however, the opposed-piston engine proved ill-suited to locomotive use. The bone-jarring railroad environment was much rougher on the motor than a submarine cushioned by an ocean. The top crankshaft proved prone to oil leakage. Perhaps most important, maintenance was a nightmare. Whereas a single bad cylinder in an Electro-Motive diesel could be accessed by pulling off one cylinder head, a cylinder repair in an O.P. engine required removal of the top crankshaft and removal or disconnection of the entire top bank of cylinders - which also meant the roof of the locomotive had to come off. Ultimately, only 127 Trainmasters were sold to 11 U.S. and Canadian railroads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the world of O gauge railroading, however, the Trainmaster was a hit from the moment it went on the market in the mid-1950's. The engine's massive size and tremendous pulling power have made it one of the most-loved engines among 3-rail operators for nearly half a century. The Premier Trainmaster comes complete with the digital sound, amazing slow speed capability, and variable smoke output that make Proto-Sound 3.0 the best sound and control system in model railroading. Unlike past iterations of the Trainmaster from other model railroad companies, our model's tooling was designed to allow us to customize the model according to each railroad's prototype. In short, this is the most accurate Trainmaster ever constructed for the O Gauge marketplace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eIntricately detailed ABS body\u003cbr\u003eDie-cast truck sides, pilots and fuel tank\u003cbr\u003eFixed die-cast pilots\u003cbr\u003eMetal handrails and horn\u003cbr\u003eMoveable roof fans\u003cbr\u003eMetal body side grilles\u003cbr\u003eTwo engineer cab figures\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic paint scheme\u003cbr\u003eMetal wheels, axles and gears\u003cbr\u003eKadee compatible coupler mounting pads\u003cbr\u003ePrototypical Rule 17 lighting\u003cbr\u003eDirectionally controlled constant voltage LED headlights\u003cbr\u003eLighted cab interior\u003cbr\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003cbr\u003eLighted marker lights\u003cbr\u003eTwo precision flywheel-equipped motors\u003cbr\u003eOperating smoke unit\u003cbr\u003eLocomotive speed control in scale MPH increments\u003cbr\u003eOnboard DCC receiver\u003cbr\u003eProto-Scale 3-2 3-rail\/2-rail conversion capable\u003cbr\u003e1:48 scale proportions\u003cbr\u003eProto-Sound 3.0 with The Digital Command System featuring: Freight yard Proto-Effects\u003cbr\u003eUnit measures: 17 x 2 5\/8 x 3 7\/8\u003cbr\u003eOperates on 36 radius curves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiesel DCC features:\u003cbr\u003eHeadlight\/Taillight\u003cbr\u003eBell \u003cbr\u003eHorn \u003cbr\u003eStart-up\/Shut-down \u003cbr\u003ePassenger station\/Freight yard announcements \u003cbr\u003eLights (except head\/tail)\u003cbr\u003eMaster volume\u003cbr\u003eFront coupler\u003cbr\u003eForward signal\u003cbr\u003eRear coupler\u003cbr\u003eReverse signal\u003cbr\u003eGrade crossing\u003cbr\u003eIdle sequence 3\u003cbr\u003eIdle sequence 2\u003cbr\u003eIdle sequence 1\u003cbr\u003eExtended start-up\u003cbr\u003eExtended shut-down\u003cbr\u003eRev up\u003cbr\u003eRev down\u003cbr\u003eOne shot Doppler\u003cbr\u003eCoupler slack\u003cbr\u003eCoupler close\u003cbr\u003eSingle horn blast\u003cbr\u003eEngine sounds \u003cbr\u003eBrake sounds \u003cbr\u003eCab chatter \u003cbr\u003eFeature reset\u003cbr\u003eSmoke on\/off\u003cbr\u003eSmoke volume\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-9: All original; unused; factory rubs and evidence of handling, shipping and factory test run. 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-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"May have store stamps and price tags. 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