MTH 20-3441-1 Erie Premier 0-8-8-0 Gauge Steam Freight Train Set w/PS 3.0 MT/Box

This is MTH 20-3441-1 O Erie 0-8-8-0 Freight Set/3.0/Russian Iron. 0-8-8-0 freight set with Proto-Sound 3.0, Erie (Russian Iron). Number: 2602. Built in 1907, the 0-8-8-0 articulated was the Erie Railroad's first Mallet type steam locomotive and sported numerous distinctions never-before-found on other railroads.

Not only was Erie's L1 locomotive the largest and most powerful steam locomotive of its era, but it was the only camelback style locomotive built over an articulated 0-8-8-0 chassis. On top of that, the Angus locomotive was hand fired and sported a voracious appetite for steam pressure leading to very little time for the engine's firemen to enjoy the scenic panorama of the Starrucca viaduct.

The L1 obtained the nickname Angus-type as a result of noted railroad operations writer Angus Sinclair's comments that the L1 would dry up all the country's canals and make all forms of water transportation obsolete thanks to the engine's incredible thirst. Because only three L1 locomotives were constructed, Sinclair's comments never rang true but the engine did establish the use of Mallet type engines beyond narrow gauge light duty use.

Continuing in its trend of producing obscure yet remarkable locomotives, M.T.H. Electric Trains is proud to return the first die-cast metal recreation of the famous Erie 0-8-8-0 in all its Russian Iron livery. Outfitted with the incredible sounds and features of Proto-Sound 3.0, the L1 comes equipped with two Proto-Couplers for push and pull service destined to create a lasting impression on your model railroad just as it did for the Erie nearly 100 years ago.

Did You Know?
The L1 0-8-8-0 was developed by the Erie for pusher service on its Gulf Summit Grade and Susquehanna Hill. Featuring almost 95,000 pounds of tractive force gave the Angus nearly twice the power of a Decapod and allowed the engine to conqour grades that rose 60 feet every mile and curves banked at 5 degrees.

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
Engineer and fireman figures
Operating firebox glow
Metal handrails and decorative bell
Decorative metal whistle
Operating marker lights
Locomotive speed control in scale MPH increments
Lighted cab interior
Synchronized puffing ProtoSmoke System
Operating tender back-up light
Two remote controlled Proto-Couplers
Real coal load
1:48 scale proportions
Proto-Sound 3.0 with The Digital Command System featuring: freight yard Proto-Effects
Unit measures: 23 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 3 7/8
Operates on O-72 curves

Freight car features:
Intricately detailed durable ABS bodies
Die-cast 4-wheel trucks
Operating die-cast metal couplers
Decorative brake wheels
Separate metal handrails
Fast-angle wheel sets
Needle-point axles
Detailed caboose interior
Caboose brakeman figure
Overhead caboose interior lighting
1:48 scale dimensions

Set includes:
Die-cast 0-8-8-0 steam locomotive
5-car fish belly hopper car consist
One bobber caboose

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-10: Mint based on visual appearance. This item is all original; unused and unblemished. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. The original shipping carton is included. Stock photos have been used to show this item outside of the box. Overall condition is Mint.

Condition: Mint (C-10)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-3441-1
Road Name: Erie (ERIE)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6277102.

Trainz Product Id: 11636651