IHC Premier M9513 D&RGW 2-8-0 Consolidation Locomotive HO Scale

From its introduction in 1866 and well into the early twentieth century, the 2-8-0 design was considered to be the ultimate heavy freight locomotive. The 2-8-0’s forte was starting and moving 'impressive loads at unimpressive speeds' and its versatility gave the type its longevity. The practical limit of the design was reached in 1915, when it was realized that there was no further development possible with a locomotive of this wheel arrangement.

The 2-6-0 "Mogul", first created in the early 1860s, is often considered as the logical forerunner to the 2-8-0. However, there is also a claim that the first true 2-8-0 engine evolved from the 0-8-0 and was ordered by the U.S.’s Lehigh and Mahanoy Railroad, who named all its engines. The name given to the new locomotive was "Consolidation". This was also the era when many smaller railroads were being "consolidated" into first line roads. Which of these factors, or both, led to the universal adaptation of the name "Consolidation" to this class? The answer is open to debate and lost to history.

FEATURES:

• New C-9 Mint Condition with Excellent Original Box.
• Test Track run time only.
• MRRHQ Locomotive Works serviced, tested and certified.
• Upgraded w/MRRHQ Custom Bridge Rectifier Controlled Always-On LED Operating Headlamp.
• Factory installed rear tender lighting Upgraded w/High Performance LED.
• 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.
• 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 Kadee all-metal Knuckle Couplers.
• 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 1990.

HO Scale 1:87

Dimensions: Locomotive 6 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 2 1/8" Tender 4 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 2"