IHC23013 NYC Class J1a 4-6-4 Hudson Locomotive #5200

The First Hudson, New York Central No. 5200

On January 1, 1926 the NYC was the nation’s largest railroad. At that time, its passenger business had grown to a point that many of its main line trains had to be operated in sections because the Class K-5 Pacifics assigned to passenger service could only haul a maximum of 12 cars. It was apparent that a new passenger locomotive was needed, yet no decision had been reached to solve the passenger power crisis. The NYC made a decision to proceed with an experimental 4-6-4 locomotive and selected the American Locomotive Company to build it. The American Locomotive Company delivered the first Class J-1a (road number 5200) on February 14, 1927 and it was thoroughly tested on the main line between Albany, NY and Syracuse, NY. After the testing, chief engineer Paul Kiefer went to see Pat Crowley who was the president of the entire NYC system. He asked Crowley what name the new locomotive should have, Crowley thought for a few minutes and then said "let's call her the Hudson, after the Hudson River" and the name stuck.

FEATURES:

• Stunning NEW C-9 Mint Condition with Mint Original Box.
• No evidence of run time.
• MRRHQ Locomotive Works serviced, tested and certified. Runs EXTREMELY Smooth and Quiet.
• Upgraded with MRRHQ Custom Bridge Rectifier Controlled Always-On LED Operating Headlamp.
• Factory Installed Directional Back Up Light.
• One-piece boilers, engine covers, cabs and tenders of pressure-cast high impact plastic.
• Steel main and side rods.
• Real brass bell.
• Includes ALL owner applied additional fine detail parts.
• Powerful state-of-the-art can motor w/flywheel.
• Scale 79" Drivers.
• Easy rolling steel needle point truck axles.
• Dummy Front and working Rear Knuckle Coupler.

• Optional Upgrades Available: (Full range of TCS Decoders Also Available)
  • SOUNDTRAXX 852204 Standard DCC Decoder Installed.
  • SOUNDTRAXX 852204 Standard DCC Decoder w/810160 Keep Alive Installed.
  • SOUNDTRAXX Ltd. Edition "Big Steam" TSU2200 Digital DCC/Sound Decoder Installed.
  • SOUNDTRAXX Ltd. Edition "Big Steam" TSU2200 Digital DCC/Sound Decoder w/810140 Keep Alive Installed.
  • Engineer Figure Installed in Cab.
• IHC Catalog 2004.

HO Scale 1:87

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

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