MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS

Born in the late 1800's, the 2-8-0 Consolidation ultimately proved itself to be one of the most popular freight wheel arrangements ever utilized during the steam era reaching its peak use in the early 1920's. The Western Maryland Railroad developed a class of very heavy Consolidations for moving coal drags across the West Virginia and Maryland mountains. Power, not speed, was the primary requirement for this new class of engines. At 309,000 pounds, the H-9 developed 71,500 pounds of tractive effort, more than sufficient to pull a 100 load train of 7,800 tons. The Western Maryland ultimately obtained 50 of these coal-hauling powerhouses. Sporting the distinctive livery of the Western Maryland, freight enthusiasts can also choose from three other roadnames in this all-new offering from MTH. As with all Premier Line steam locomotives, the H-9 comes fully equipped with the awesome sound and features of Proto-Sound 2.0.