RIO GRANDE #463 FLYING GRANDE (black)

 

 

Scale, Category: Large Scale - Steam Locomotives
Item No: 83095
Name: K-27 Steam Locomotive
Roadname: Rio GrandeTM #463 Flying Grande Version 1940s - 1950s
Description:

interface to accommodate DC, NMRA DCC, and remote control/battery operation

custom-built 24 volt Pittman motor with double shafted brass machined flywheel

heavy-duty plugs and wiring

prototypical equalization with individually sprung drives and trailing truck and floating gear box

optical sensors in cylinders for sound synchronization

constant lighting of LED headlight, marker lights, and rear light

load-complensated flickering firebox

three-position switches with center "off" position for DCC or DC operation of smoke unit, cab light, and firebox/marker lights

all-wheel driver and tender pickup

easy tender access

three switches in tender to choose track or battery power pickup, operation according to NMRA or large scale model railroading practices, and motor power on/off with or without lights

room available for sound installation

operating windows, wind deflectors

bronze pop valves, bells, and whistle

numerous die-cast parts, including valve gear, side rods, and counterweights

complete brake rigging

operating Johnson bar

die-cast scale knuckle couplers (body-mounted coupler pockets for wide radius use only)

offset shank couplers also included for use with other popular brands of narrow gauge couplers (1:22.5)