IHC Premier 23727 PRR Class C1 0-8-0 Switcher #6556

In the mid 1920's PRR developed an 0-8-0 and built 90 of them. The C1s had 27" x 30" cylinders and 56" drivers, weighed 278,000 pounds and developed a tractive effort of of 78,107. pounds. In comparison, the common USRA 0-8-0 had 25" x 28" cylinders and 51" drivers, weighed 214,000 pounds and had a tractive effort of 51,000 pounds. Pennsy's C1 switchers were large and not well liked by those who ran and maintained them. (From the "Guide to North American Steam Locomotives" compiled by George H. Drury.)

FEATURES:

• New C-9 Mint Condition with Excellent Original Box.
• Little or no evidence of run time..
• MRRHQ Locomotive Works serviced, tested and certified.
• Operating Headlamp.
• One-piece boilers, engine covers, cabs and tenders of pressure-cast high impact plastic.
• Steel main and side rods, guides, hand rails, fittings and coupler lift bars.
• Gold Plated Real Brass Bell.
• Many additional fine details.
• Powerful state-of-the-art can motor w/flywheel.
• Scale 60" Drivers.
• Easy rolling steel needle point truck axles.
• Upgraded with working front and rear Knuckle Couplers.
• Optional Upgrades Available:
  • SOUNDTRAXX 852204 Standard DCC Decoder Installed.
  • SOUNDTRAXX 852204 Standard DCC Decoder w/810160 Keep Alive Installed.
  • SOUNDTRAXX TSU1100 Digital DCC/Sound Decoder Installed.
  • SOUNDTRAXX TSU1100 Digital DCC/Sound Decoder w/810160 Keep Alive Installed.
  • Engineer Figure Installed in Cab.
• Made in Slovenia by Mehano. Production Year 2002.

HO Scale 1:87