Rivarossi 1218 Milwaukee Class F3 Chippewa 4-6-2 Heavy Pacific Locomotive #6139

Between 1900 and 1905 the Milwaukee experimented with several 4-6-2 designs. Based on these early 4-6-2s, "the road ordered 70 larger 4-6-2s, class F3, delivered by Brooks in 1910. They had 79" drivers and 31,870 pounds tractive effort and weighed 247,300 pounds. Most later received superheaters and other modifications which increased their tractive effort by as much as 3000 pounds. The first 50 were delivered as 3200-3249, then renumbered to 6500-6549 in 1912 and 6120--6169 in 1924. The last 20 were delivered again as 1502-1521 and became 6100-6119 in 1912. The F3s that remained in service in 1938 were renumbered once again to 150-198.

Three F3s received special treatment. Number 6109 was painted orange to head the demonstration tour introducing Pioneer Limited roller bearing equipment in 1927. Numbers 151 and 152 were streamlined in 1941 for the Chippewa between Milwaukee and Ontonagon, Michigan. Later the pair were re-classed F1. The F3s were among the best of the road's passenger power. They could run 90 mph when worked to the utmost, and the last of them outlived all the Hudsons." (From "The Guide to North American Steam Locomotives" compiled by the late George H. Drury)

FEATURES:

• Magnificent C-9 Mint Condition with Good (Repaired) Original Box and Paperwork.
• Fully Intact Plastic Inner Sleeve.
• Test Track run time only-Runs quiet, smooth and and fast.
• MRRHQ Locomotive Works serviced, tested and certified.
• Upgraded with MRRHQ Custom High Performance LED Headlamp.
• Upgraded with MRRHQ Custom Factory Quality Directional LED Back-up Light. (A working backup light was NEVER offered by Rivarossi.)
• One-piece boilers, engine covers, cabs and tenders of pressure-cast high impact plastic.
• Steel main and side rods.
• Many additional fine details.
• Powerful can motor.
• Scale 73" Drivers.
• Easy rolling steel needle point truck axles.
• Upgraded with Rear Knuckle Coupler.
• Optional Upgrades Available:
  • TCS T1 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.
  • Awesome Cal-Scale 2006 Brass Feedwater System w. Shield, Radiator and Equalizing Tank Painted and Installed,
• Made in Italy. Rivarossi' FIRST 4-6-2 Pacific. Production Year 1974

HO Scale 1:87