MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS

Perhaps no other railroad has ever been as closely associated with a locomotive as the New York Central is with the J-class Hudson. By the mid-1920s, it became clear that NYC needed an engine that could reliably pull heavier passenger trains than anything they had available. They charged their engineering department with designing a locomotive with greater starting effort and more horsepower at speed that was still within the weight and size limitations dictated by the railroad's existing bridges and clearances. The ALCO-built 4-6-4 Hudson that resulted was a resounding success, pulling both passenger and freight trains over NYC lines. The beautiful engine proved so popular with railfans, photographers, and the public at large that NYC used it to advertise their passenger service. In an era when passenger trains were luxurious ways to travel, the NYC Hudson was the class of the field. It is M.T.H.'s pleasure to make this beautifully detailed 1:32 scale model of a NYC J-3a Hudson available to garden railroaders everywhere. The engine will look as stunning pulling your freight or crack passenger trains as the celebrated prototype did. It is available with the long list of features shown. Pull-out fact: The J-3a "Super Hudsons" out-performed the J1-class by 20%. In fact they were so super that their initial 275 lbs of steam pressure was so strong it bent rods, so pressure was reduced to 265 lbs. Features: Long-lasting, Impact Resistant Polycarbonate Body Precision, Flywheel-Equipped DC Can Motors Operating Puffing Smoke Unit Synchronized To Locomotive Wheel Revolution Constant Voltage Headlight, Marker Lights and Directionally Controlled Tender Back-Up Light Intricate Boiler and Tender Details Opening Boiler and Tender Hatches Detailed Cab Interior With Engineer and Fireman Figures Cab Interior Light Sliding Cab Windows Operating Firebox Glow Metal Handrails And Locomotive Bell Interchangeable Hook & Loop and Operating Knuckle Coupler Synchronized Digital Quality Steam Chuffing Sound Effects Operating Squeaking Brakes Synchronized To Locomotive Speed 1:32 Scale Proportions Suitable For Indoor and Outdoor Use Operates With Any DC Power Supply Operates On Any Standard 45mm Track NYC Hudson 39" x 4 1/8"(W) x5 1/2"(H) Operates On R1 Diameter Curves (50.8" or 1290mm)