20-3364-2 O Scale Premier 4-8-4 J Steam Locomotive w/Proto-Sound 2.0 (Scale Wheels) For availability see 'Find it locally' tab $1,099.95Product InformationDescription4-8-4 J Steam Locomotive w/Proto-Sound 2.0 (Scale Wheels) - N&W Cab Nos. 611 Roadname: Norfolk & WesternProduct Item Number: 20-3364-2Catalog: CI 2008 Volume 2Product Line: PremierScale: O ScaleDelivery Status: Delivered DEC. 2008This product is compatible with all O Scale 2-Rail track systems including those systems offered by Atlas... 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 one of our finest steam engine models to the M.T.H. Premier Line. Fully outfitted with the power and performance of Proto-Sound 2.0, the 2008 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 or Freight Yard 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 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 Operating Tender Back-up Light Locomotive Speed Control in Scale MPH Increments 1:48 Scale Proportions Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable Wireless Drawbar Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Quillable Whistle With Freight Yard Proto-Effects Unit Measures:27 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 3 7/8" Operates On 54" Radius 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. SupportSupport Content: