MTH 80-3191-1 HO Scale UP 4-8-8-4 Big Boy Modified Steam Engine #4006 LN/Box – Your Source for Gaming Essentials* Discount

Description

Here is a MTH 80-3191-1 HO Scale UP 4-8-8-4 Big Boy Modified Steam Engine #4006.
Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body
Die-Cast Metal Chassis
Authentic Paint Scheme & Cab Numbers
RP-25 Metal Wheels Mounted On Metal Axles
Operating Lighted Marker Lights
Constant Voltage Headlight
Prototypical Rule 17 Lighting
Detailed Truck Sides
Detailed Cab Interior
Powerful Balanced 12-Volt 5-Pole Precision Skewed Flywheel Equipped Motor
(2) Kadee Compatible Scale Couplers
Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell
Decorative Metal Whistle
Sprung Drive Wheels
Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoker System
Locomotive Speed Control
Locomotive Cab To Tender Deck Plate
Detailed Tender Undercarriage
Real Coal Load
Interchangeable Traction Tire-Equipped Drive Wheels
On-Board DCC Receiver
Operates On Code 70, 83, & 100 Rail Curves
Proto-Sound 3.0 equipped locomotives can be controlled in command mode with any DCC compliant command control system. While the user won’t have access to all of the incredible features of Proto-Sound 3.0, independent control over the locomotive is possible. This means you can continue to use your existing DCC controller to independently control your other DCC equipped locomotives in addition to your Proto-Sound 3.0 locomotive on the same track at the same time.

Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Quillable Whistle With Freight Yard Proto-Effects Freight Yard Proto-Effects Quillable Whistle w/Freight Yard Proto-Effects
Unit Measures: 18 5/8″ x 1 1/2″ x 5 5/16″
Operates On 18″ Radius Curves

The Big Boy was originally designed to be a massive freight hauler packing a whopping 24 wheels on the locomotive and a massive 14-wheeled tender in tow. Designing and producing the 4-8-8-4 model was a daunting task initially with several challenges presenting themselves in production. Early upgrades would include a 25,000 gallon water tank, a 50,000 pound capacity for coal, and a whopping 135,375 pounds of tractive power! A reduction in wheel diameter from 69in to 68in would see an increase in traction, and in 1940 the decision to equip each unit with a larger firebox would be made as well. Later upgrades like an increase in boiler pressure would provide a massive boost for the Big Boy helping power the massive giant as it made its way down the Wasatch Range. The Big Boy would also feature an articulated design, and was hinged to handle the curves and twists of the Wasatch route. At top speed the Big Boy was clocked at 130km/hour (80 miles/hour), but would rarely hit such speeds, and would typically travel at 55mph. At its completion, each Big Boy would cost roughly $265,000, translating to just about $4.6 million per unit present day.

Upon their arrival from production, the 4-8-8-4 model would quickly garner attention for its massive size. Engineers and rail-yard workers alike were in awe of the colossus that was presented to them. For one ALCO employee, only one name fit for such massive engine. Wasting little time, the unnamed ALCO employee found a nearby piece of chalk and would write “Big Boy” on the #4000 engine’s smokebox door. The “Big Boy” name quickly became popular around the rail yard, before eventually going on to become the locomotives official moniker.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. Here is your chance to expand your HO layout! This MTH Steam Engine has been run sparingly and is ready to make a statement on your layout today! The wheels show light wear from previous use. User installed trim parts are included. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Like New.

Condition: Like New (C-8)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 80-3191-1
Road Name: Union Pacific (UP)

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Steam Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5821122.

Trainz Product Id: 11571186