The President Adams, road number 5301, was the second of twenty P7 Pacifics ordered for the President Series by the Baltimore & Ohio from Baldwin Locomotive Works in Eddystone, PA. This was the last mass purchase of steam passenger power on the B&O. The P7's were based in great part on the Pennsy K-4 with one notable exception. The Presidents were equipped with automatic stokers which made the fireman's job a relaxed one.
The President Adams weighed in at 326,000 lbs. with a tractive effort of 50,000 lbs. turning 80" spoked drivers. The olive green and gold leaf livery had it's origins in the British Isles.
The President Adams saw service pulling the Cincinnatian along with Presidents Jefferson, Madison and Monroe. They were later repainted in the Royal Blue B&O colors. The President Adams was streamlined twice and was a stylish locomotive born when the Charleston was the rage. It served with distinction throughout the depression years and was retired in 1957 when it wore yet another coat, all black.
This MRRHQ Collectible HO Scale Mantua Collectible 03007 President Adams B&O P7 4-6-2 Pacific Locomotive lovingly commemorates one of the finest locomotives to ever ride the rails and, is itself, one of the finest scale model locomotives ever offered.
FEATURES:
NEW C9 Mint Condition with Mint Original Box, Walnut Display Base and Acrylic Cover.
MRRHQ Locomotive Works serviced, tested and certified.
Upgraded with working Front & Rear All-Metal Kadee Knuckle Couplers.
Test track run time only
Heavy die cast metal boiler, frame, motor mount, leading and trailing trucks
Sagami Can Motor
Silent, flexible drive and slippage-free oversize knurled drive wheel axles.
Full working chrome steel valve gear
Operating headlight
Factory Directional rear Tender lighting
Authentic brass detail castings:
Air Compressor
Nathan Injector
Sander Valve
Marker Lights
Generator
Whistle
Drain Cock
Starter Valve
Handrails
Non-working front and rear knuckle couplers
Brass Bell
Replaceable Brass Wheel Bearings
Authentic paint and printing
Limited Production Run of 4000
Optional Upgrades Available:
TCS T1 Standard DCC Decoder Installed.
TCS T1KA Standard DCC Decoder with Keep Alive Installed.
