| MODEL
INFORMATION |
| Motor: |
5-pole
skew-wound w/flywheel |
| Frame
Construction: |
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. |
| Drive
wheels: |
All
3 drive axles are powered |
| Electrical
Pickup: |
All
drivers and tender wheels |
| Traction
tires: |
One
axle contains two traction tires |
| Weight: |
Engine
+ Tender = 3.2 ounces |
| DCC
Readiness: |
None |
| Lights: |
Single
headlight using a white LED, directional |
| Couplers: |
Rapido
couplers are equipped on both ends. |
| Micro-Trains®
conversion: |
 The
tender can accept an MTL-1128 or MTL-1129 coupler. The
pilot is convertible but I do not yet have info as to
which coupler. |
| Packaging: |
Clear
jewel case |
| Special
Features: |
Wire
handrails. Prototypical flangeless middle drivers for
negotiating curves down to 7.5" radius. Operational
cab roof vent. New low-profile tender. |
| 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. |
| Performance: |
Very
smooth performer. Realistic speed range. Just like its
sister, the MDC 2-8-0, this is the smoothest running steam
engine yet available. |
| Sound/Noise
level: |
Exceptionally
quiet. |
| Overall
Value: |
If
you model the turn of the century time frame this is the
engine to get. |
