"In 1916, with the advent of steel passenger cars and longer trains, Roanoke created the road's first 4-8-2s, K-1s 100-115. These heavy Mountains could handle N&W's heaviest passenger trains. Their cylinder dimensions were "over-square" combining a 29" bore with a short 28" stroke. It was an effort to reduce piston speed, but resulted in the K-1s being hard starters. Alco's Brooks Works delivered 10 USRA heavy 4-8-2s (Class K2 116-125) in 1919. They were extremely successful, and the road went to Baldwin for 12 more in 1923 (class K2a 126-137)." (From "Guide to North American Steam Locomotives compiled by George H. Drury.)
FEATURES:
NEW Upgraded 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.
Upgraded w/MRRHQ Custom LED Directional Rear Tender Lighting.
One-piece boilers, engine covers, cabs and tenders of pressure-cast high impact plastic.
Steel main and side rods.
Real brass bell.
Complete Set of owner-applied additional fine detail parts included.
Powerful state-of-the-art can motor w/flywheel.
Scale 72" Drivers.
Easy rolling steel needle point truck axles.
Upgraded with working rear Kadee all-metal Knuckle Coupler.
Optional Upgrades Available:
TCS MC2-KAC Standard DCC Decoder Installed.
TCS MC2-KAC Standard DCC Decoder w/KA4 Keep Alive Installed.
