This is an MTH 30-2620-1 Norfolk and Western FM Trainmaster Diesel Engine - With Proto-Sound 2.0, Cab No. 162. 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. In 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. In 1953 the O.P. engine reached its zenith in the Train Master. 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 Train Master 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. Ultimately, 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 Train Masters were sold to 11 U.S. and Canadian railroads. In the world of O gauge railroading, however, the Train Master was a hit from the moment it hit 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 Train Master returns to the RailKing Scale lineup in 2005 in the paint schemes of four of the original purchasers, complete with the digital sound, amazing slow speed capability, and variable smoke output that make Proto-Sound 2.0 the best sound and control system in O scale. Did You Know? The Trainmaster is officially designated the H-24-66 (Hood, 2,400 hp, 6 motors, 6 axles) Features include Directionally Controlled Headlights, Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears, Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank, Colorful Paint Scheme, Metal Chassis, Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn, and (2) Precision Flywheel
Condition: Factory New (C-9) Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: MTH Model Number: 30-2620-1 Years Manufactured: 2005 - ???? Road Name: Norfolk & Western (NW) MSRP: $299.95
Scale/Era: O Modern Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11439734.
Trainz Product Id: 11439734
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
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