Dear O Scale Customers; MTH has announced the release of their Premier Line 0-8-8-0 Steam Locomotive. Available in three road numbers and in Black or Russian Iron versions, this is one of the most unique steam engines MTH has ever offered.
Erie #2600 - Russian Iron
Built in 1907, the 0-8-8-0 articulated was the Erie Railroad's first Mallet type steam locomotive and sported numerous distinctions never-before-found on other railroads.
Not only was Erie's L1 locomotive the largest and most powerful steam locomotive of its era, but it was the only camelback style locomotive built over an articulated 0-8-8-0 chassis. On top of that, the Angus locomotive was hand fired and sported a voracious appetite for steam pressure leading to very little time for the engine's firemen to enjoy the scenic panorama of the Starrucca viaduct.
The L1 obtained the nickname "Angus-type" as a result of noted railroad operations writer Angus Sinclair's comments that the L1 would dry up all the country's canals and make all forms of water transportation obsolete thanks to the engine's incredible thirst. Because only three L1 locomotives were constructed, Sinclair's comments never rang true but the engine did establish the use of Mallet type engines beyond narrow gauge light duty use.
Erie #2601 - Black
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Erie #2602 - Russian Iron
Guaranteed Order Date: September 20th, 2022
Expected Delivery Date: March 2023