Description
Description
Geared locomotives like the Climax Steam Engine were created to ensure high tractive effort and adhesion when running at slow speeds on poor track. The Climax Manufacturing Company of Corry, Pennsylvania built about 1,100 of these engines between 1888 and 1928. These engines were popular where lumber was harvested and other specialized industrial work took place, especially in northern New England, the Appalachian Mountains, the upper Midwest, northern California, and the Pacific Northwest. Many of these locomotives were still operating well into the 1960s and are fondly remembered as one of the most exciting locomotives to watch.
The Climax Steam Engine differed dramatically from the conventional rod-driven steam locomotive in that it was driven by a crankshaft that powered the trucks with a network of gears. With trucks instead of big drive wheels, a fast exhaust, and slow speed (15-20 mph was the engine’s top speed), the Climax bore little resemblance to other steam power. Geared engines like the Climax negotiated grades of up to 10% rather easily, and could hold the rail on track that routinely derailed many conventional locomotives. Working far from the shops, as it generally did, the Climax was rugged and easy to maintain, enduring incredible strain as it negotiated tough routes.
Features Set Features
Die-Cast Climax Steam Locomotive
5-Car Skeleton Flat Car Consist
(1) Bobber Caboose
Locomotive Features
Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body
1:48 Scale Proportions
Die-Cast Metal Chassis
Metal Wheels and Axles
Constant Voltage Headlight
Die-Cast Truck Sides
Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor
Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments
Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler
Engineer and Fireman Figures
Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell
Decorative Metal Whistle
Lighted Cab Interior
Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke System
Operating Locomotive Back-up Light
Built-In DCC Receiver
Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring:- Freight Yard Proto-Effects
Unit Measures:13 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/4
Operates On O-42 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
Opening Car Doors
Detailed Caboose Interior
Caboose Brakeman Figure
Overhead Caboose Interior Lighting
1:48 Scale Dimensions
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-3448-1
Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11981073.
Trainz Product Id: 11981073
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