New York Central 4-8-2 Mohawk Speciality Passenger Set w/Proto-Sound 2.0

In 1910, the C&O sought a new type of steam engine to haul passenger trains over the Allegheny Mountains. The result was a new locomotive type that would combine the eight drivers of the Mikado with the four-wheel lead truck of the Pacific. Although the 4-8-2s were initially called "Mountains," the New York Central Railroad felt that name was inappropriate for their flat "Water Level Route." They changed the name to Mohawk in honor of New York's Mohawk River and Valley.

Weighing almost 400,000 pounds, equipped with one of the largest tenders yet (43 tons of coal) and producing tractive force of more than 60,000 pounds, the L-3 Mohawks were versatile enough to do almost any job required of them. The New York Central was so pleased with the performance of L-2s converted to carry passenger trains that in 1940 they ordered 25 specially made L-3a "dual purpose" Mohawks--designed to haul either passenger cars or their usual freight loads.

The Mohawk Steam Engine is a detailed recreation of this versatile engine presented in the livery of five railroads. Each locomotive is equipped with more conventionally operated standard features than offered by any other O Gauge manufacturer.

Set Features

• Die-Cast 4-8-2 Mohawk Steam Locomotive
• 4-Car Streamlined Passenger Car Consist

  Locomotive 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 Flywheel Equipped Motor
• Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments
• Remote Controlled Proto-Couplerr
• Engineer and Fireman Figures
• Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell
• Decorative Metal Whistle
• Glowing Marker Lights
• Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoker System
• Operating Tender Back-up Light
• Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Passenger Station Proto-Effects
• Unit Measures: 22" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
• Operates On O-31 Curves

  Passenger Car Features

   

• Durable ABS Bodies
• Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
• Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
• Separate Metal Handrails
• Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
• Needle-Point Axles