Mikado
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For
the first time in N scale, BLI is bringing out the USRA Light and
Heavy 2-8-2 designs, commonly called Heavy Mikados and Light Mikados!
There were 233 original USRA Heavy 2-8-2's built plus another 957
copies, covering 23 railroads. It was an extremely successful design.
The USRA Heavy Mikados used pretty much the same running gear as
the Light Mik's, but the boilers were 10 inches larger in diameter
and they had larger cylinders as well. Tractive effort was about
10% higher for the heavy 2-8-2's.
As for the USRA Light Mikados, the USRA built 625 total, with 641
copies built after the USRA ended control. With copies, over 50
railroads used the USRA Light 2-8-2's.
BLI's models follow the original designs closely. Railroad specific
variations are not modeled on these locomotives. In most instances
we offer two locomotive numbers for each railroad, and we are offering
a painted model (black) with no lettering. |
FEATURES: |
- NEW Paragon3
Sound & Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDERTM with
Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC
environments
- Integral
DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation
in DC and DCC
- Precision
Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing
and smooth slow speed operation
- Premium
Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
- Prototypical
Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight
- Die Cast
Body with Die Cast chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
- Traction
Tires for Additional Tractive Effort
- (2) Operating
MicroTrains #1015 or Compatible Couplers
- Separately
Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell
- Will Operate
on Code 55, 70, and 80 Rail
- Recommended
Minimum Radius: 9.75 inches
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Industry-Leading SOUND Features: |
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