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MODEL INFORMATION
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Motor:
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5-pole
skew-wound w/flywheel
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Frame Construction:
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Boiler
is a solid metal casting, tender contains the motor which is connected to
the engine drivers by means of a semi-flexible drive shaft.
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Drive wheels:
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All 4
drive axles are powered
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Electrical Pickup:
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All
drivers and tender wheels
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Traction tires:
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One
axle contains two traction tires
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Weight:
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Engine
+ Tender = 3 ounces
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DCC Readiness:
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None
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Lights:
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Single
headlight using a white LED, directional
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Couplers:
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Atlas
AccuMates both front and rear
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Special Features:
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Wire
handrails. Based on a Northern Pacific 1889 Baldwin prototype.
Prototypical flangeless middle drivers for negotiating curves down to
7.5" radius. Operational cab roof vent.
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NOTE: The following categories are the opinion of N Scale
Supply and are very subjective. These are provided to give you a rough
idea of the quality of the product. Your mileage may vary.
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Performance:
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Very
smooth performer. Realistic speed range. This is the smoothest running
steam engine yet available.
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Sound/Noise level:
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Exceptionally
quiet.
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Overall Value:
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This
is the engine MDC previously released. Now that MDC and Athearn have been
combined under Horizon these will be released under teh Athearn brand.
This is an exceptional entry into the N Scale steam market with this
engine. Quiet, smooth and very reasonably priced.
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