Known as a highly efficient replacement for the 2-6-0 Mogul, it could move trains twice as heavy at a fraction of the cost. The 2-8-0 Consolidation was a mainstay on railroads all over the world.

Although only a handful of railroads bought Consolidations when Baldwin first introduced them, substantial credence was given to the design when the Pennsy made it their staple freight hauler in 1875. Over 33,000 2-8-0 locomotives were built in the US. 12,000 of them were exported. That left 21,000 of these classic steamers to do their work Stateside.

Broadway Limited is pleased to bring Consolidations painted for many of the classic railroads in US History. Its compact wheel base and die cast construction makes this a real treat for steam enthusiasts who seek a high quality model with cutting edge detail and design that will run on smaller radius curves. Production is built to order.

This release includes and undecorated version along with road numbers in nine schemes. All come factory equipped with DCC w/Sound.

Features:

• New paragon3 sound & operation system featuring Rolling Thunder with authentic sounds and prototypical operation in both dc and dcc environments
• Factory installed engineer & fireman figures
• Synchronized puffing smoke with each chuff
• Variable puffing smoke intensity and timing
• Locomotive composition: die cast body with die cast chassis
• Tender composition: abs body with die cast chassis
• Couplers: (2) operating Kadee or compatible
• Compatible tracks: code 70, 83, 100 rail
• Equipped with traction tires
• Minimum operating radius: 18 in or greater

Reservations Due By: May 29, 2015

Expected Release: December 2015

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