{"product_id":"show-mth-20-5589-1-o-pennsylvania-ff-1-electric-locomotive-w-proto-sound-2-0-3931-ex-box","title":"MTH 20-5589-1 O Pennsylvania FF-1 Electric Locomotive w\/Proto-Sound 2.0 #3931 EX\/Box","description":"Here is an MTH 20-5589-1 Pennsylvania FF-1 Electric Locomotive w\/Proto-Sound 2.0 #3931.\u003cbr\u003eBuilt by the road's Juniata shops in 1917, the FF1 was the first step in the Pennsylvania's long search for a heavy-duty mainline electric locomotive - a search that would culminate in 1934 with the GG1, perhaps the most successful and best-loved electric ever built. On at least one occasion, Big Liz, as the crews called her, pushed so hard that boxcars began to pop out of the middle of the train. Listen to the \"train wreck\" sounds in our model of the FF1 and you'll hear the crew's reaction. The drive system in this one-of-a-kind experimental engine was borrowed in part from the steam locomotive. At each end of the FF1, two giant traction motors turned a jackshaft that moved side rods to power the drivers. Designed for drag freight service, Biz Liz had but two continuous speeds: 10.3 and 20.6 mph. Within a decade, jackshaft drives would fall out of favor, in part because they pounded the rails terribly at higher speeds, just like a side rod steam locomotive. Later electrics would have the traction motors geared directly to the drive axles, as they were on a GG1. Big Liz never fulfilled the dream of her designers - to help level the mountains on the Pennsylvania's line from Altoona to Pittsburgh. But it's surprising how much she had in common with the Pennsylvania's most successful electric. The monstrous FF1 and the glorious GG1 were virtually the same length, had similar horsepower, and shared the same number of driven axles. What was impractical in 1917 turned out to be sheer genius in 1934. The first-ever O gauge model of this historic locomotive, our Premier FF1 recreates the visual and mechanical excess of the original design, but runs better than the prototype ever did. Only MTH engineering could make such a large, complex model run smoothly and steadily at speeds from a barely perceptible crawl to wide-open throttle. For a perfect World War I era freight train, team Big Liz up with the Pennsylvania N6b caboose shown elsewhere in this catalog and our USRA single- and double-sheathed wooden boxcars from earlier catalogs. DCS System required to access \"train wreck\" and several other atmospheric sound effects. Did you know? Big Liz was capable of 4000 continuous horsepower at the rail and a maximum of 4800 HP when starting a heavy train. Like most electrics, her starting effort was greater because her electric motors could handle a large overload for a brief period of time. \u003cbr\u003eFeatures include Directionally Controlled Headlights, Intricately Detailed Die-Cast Body, Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears, Remotely Controlled Operating Pantographs, Enhanced Detail Die-Cast Truck Sides \u0026amp; Pilots, and (2) Remotely Controlled Proto-Couplers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The wheels show average run-time. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell, trucks, and chassis. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. Due to the date of manufacture, the buyer may need to replace the battery. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-7: All original: minute scratches and paint nicks; no rust or missing parts; no distortion of parts. 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-7\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=\"Substantial wear, abrasions, creases, tears, color changes, rusty staples. Repaired.\"\u003eP-5\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-5589-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006 - ????\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6232450. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11439200\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44110688616570,"sku":"6232450","price":692.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U6232450-683E26D7.jpg?v=1774644145","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/show-mth-20-5589-1-o-pennsylvania-ff-1-electric-locomotive-w-proto-sound-2-0-3931-ex-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}