RARE IHCM634 Rutland Class L-1 4-8-2 Mountain Locomotive #90

The financially troubled Rutland Railroad was in dire need of motive power in 1946 and choose to buy four 4-8-2 "Mountains" from the American Locomotive Company. They were designated as Class L-1 and were assigned road numbers 90 through 93.

These locomotives had 26 x 30 cylinders, 73" drivers, a boiler pressure of 230 psi and exerted 54,312 pounds of tractive effort.

In the early 1950s, the Rutland had replaced most of its older steam locomotives with diesels. Some reports say that they were removed from service late in 1952. Several attempts were made to sell them to Mexico. By 1955, the Rutland could no longer afford to keep the steam locomotive maintenance facilities open for just four "Mountains" so they sold them for scrap. They were sent to Luria Steel in Pittsburgh.

FEATURES:

• C-7 Excellent Condition with Good Original Box.
• Little or No Evidence of Runtime..
• MRRHQ Locomotive Works serviced, tested and certified.
• Operating Headlamp Upgraded w/High Performance LED
• One-piece boilers, engine covers, cabs and tenders of pressure-cast high impact plastic.
• Steel main and side rods.
• Real brass bell.
• All Additional Fine Detail Parts Included and Installed.
• Powerful state-of-the-art can motor w/flywheel.
• Scale 72" Drivers.
• Easy rolling steel needle point truck axles.
• Upgraded with Custom LED Backup Light..
• Upgraded with working Rear Knuckle Coupler.
• Optional Upgrades Available:
  • TCS MC2-KAC Standard DCC Decoder Installed.
  • TCS MC2-KAC Standard DCC Decoder w/KA4 Keep Alive Installed.
  • TCS WOWSound 101 DCC/Sound Decoder Installed.
  • TCS WOWSound 101KA DCC/Sound Decoder w/KEEP ALIVE Installed.
• Made in Slovenia by Mehano. Production Year 2000.

Dimensions: Locomotive 7 7/8"L x 1 1/2"W x 2 1/8"T - Tender 6 3/8"L x 1 1/2"W x 2 1/8"T

HO Scale 1:87