Full Disclosure: The unarguably awesome USRA 2-8-8-2 Locomotive included in this set is simply a N&W Y6b with the cab re-lettered by Rivarossi (for AHM) for the AT&SF sweetly upgraded by MRRHQ. This being said, due to the heavy wartime upturn in traffic, the AT&SF found itself in dire need of more heavy pulling power and DID buy several 2-8-8-2s from the N&W. None, however, were numbered 2197. So, if you're a stickler for absolute historical accuracy so be it. Of course, you may never see this magnificent and beautiful combination of rare, restored and upgraded classics again. A conundrum? Perhaps.
THE LOCOMOTIVE
AHM/Rivarossi 5091 AT&SF 2-8-8-2 Mallet
FEATURES:
C-9 Mint Condition with Good Original Box and Reproduced Paperwork
Little or no evidence of run time.
MRRHQ Locomotive Works serviced, tested and certified.
Operating Headlamp.
Upgraded with MRRHQ Custom Directional LED Back up Light.
Upgraded with subtle MRRHQ Custom always-on Doghouse illumination.
One-piece boiler/cab and tenders of pressure-cast high impact plastic.
Steel main and side rods, guides, hand rails, fittings and coupler lift bars.
Twelve Wheel Long Haul Tender.
Scale 58" Drivers.
Many additional fine details.
Powerful Can Motor with .7 Amp Maximum Current Draw.
Dual "Cardanic" Drive System provides power to all 16 Drivers .
Silent, flexible drive and slippage-free oversize knurled drive wheel axles.
Easy rolling steel needle point truck axles.
Upgraded with custom Factory Quality working rear Knuckle Coupler.
