20-3132-1 O Scale Premier 4-8-4 J Steam Locomotive w/Proto-Sound 2.0 For availability see 'Find it locally' tab $1,099.95Product InformationDescription4-8-4 J Steam Locomotive w/Proto-Sound 2.0 - N&W Cab # 611 Roadname: Norfolk & WesternProduct Item Number: 20-3132-1Catalog: BL 2004 Volume 2Product Line: PremierScale: O ScaleDelivery Status: Delivered DEC. 2004This product is compatible with all O Gauge 3-Rail track systems including those systems offered by Atlas and Gargraves and Lionel and Ross Custom Switches. OverviewThe Norfolk & Western was renowned, perhaps better than any other railroad, for its steam power efficiency and no locomotive better exemplified this than the J Class Northern. Debuting in 1941, the 4-8-4 rolled onto the rails with its beautiful streamlined cowling gracing an incredibly powerful and efficient powerplant. Developed to meet the growing passenger service requirements leading up to and through World War II, the J Class locomotives were powerful and more than capable of tackling the grades of the Blue Ridge mountains. Yet, they could "run like a rabbit" on the flats, easily reaching speeds greater than 100 miles per hour with 12 to 14 passenger cars in tow. Even with the decline in passenger service after the war, the N&W added more J's to their fleet and created some of the country's most elegant passenger service runs. Famous trains like the Powhatan Arrow were renowned for their amenities and service. Despite the growing rise of dieselization, the J Class locomotives were able to remain in service until 1959, longer than any other major railroad's use of steam power. Now you can enjoy the return of the J to the M.T.H. Premier Line with a new and improved version of one of our finest steam engine models. Fully outfitted with the power and performance of Proto-Sound 2.0, the 2004 model, like all Premier steam engines is equipped with synchronized puffing smoke, Proto-Speed control for incredible slow speed action and the delicious sounds of Passenger Station Proto-Effects. Features- Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body - Die-Cast Metal Chassis - Authentic Paint Scheme - Metal Wheels and Axles - Constant Voltage Headlight - Die-Cast Truck Sides - Precision Pittmanr Flywheel Equipped Motor - Remote Controlled Proto-Couplerr - Engineer and Fireman Figures - Operating Firebox Glow - Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell - Decorative Metal Whistle - Operating Marker Lights - Lighted Cab Interior - Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoker System - Proto-Scale 3-2T - Operating Tender Back-up Light - Locomotive Speed Control - 1:48 Scale Proportions - Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring:- Passenger Station Proto-Effects - Unit Measures:27 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 3 7/8" - Operates On O-42 Curves Find It LocallyThis product may not have shipped yet or is completely sold out. Click on the show button to see who might have it on order. Support