MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS

Like its cousins, the other 4-8-2 Mountain-class engines, the Pennsylvania M-1 family of locomotives was a reliable workhorse for its railroad. After the initial success of the Pennsylvania M-1, the railroad accepted delivery of 100 class M-1a engines from the Juniata, Baldwin, and Lima shops in 1930. The M-1as were quite similar to the M-1s. Among the most notable improvements were that the M-1a got Pennsy's first large capacity tender and had two air compressors instead of one. These fast and powerful dual service locomotives were especially useful for fast freight runs, and they became a recognizable symbol of fast Pennsy freight service. Despite Pennsylvania's interest in electric service, the 4-8-2 M-1a was successful enough to be a major workhorse for the railroad into the 1950s. M.T.H. is sure the prototypically-detailed Pennsylvania M-1a will be a valuable addition to the the collection of any modeler who needs freight delivered fast. Our RailKing model is available with the standard and optional features listed.