| 1889 Baldwin 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive
| Prototype photos can be found at:
http://www.drgw.org/drgw/steam/roster/drg008.htm
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| 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 4 drive axles are powered |
| Electrical Pickup: |
All drivers and tender wheels |
| Traction tires: |
One axle contains two traction tires |
| Weight: |
Engine + Tender = 3 ounces |
| DCC Readiness: |
None |
| Lights: |
Single headlight using a white LED, directional |
| Couplers: |
A small non-functional knuckle on the pilot, a rapido on the tender. Two MDC knuckle couplers are included in the box |
| Micro-Trains® conversion: |
 The pilot does not appear to accept any MT coupler. The tender looks to accept an MTL-1128 style coupler. |
| Packaging: |
Clear jewel case |
| Special Features: |
Wire handrails. Based on a Northern Pacific 1889 Baldwin prototype. Prototypical flangeless middle drivers for negotiating curves down to 7.5" radius. Operational cab roof vent. |
| 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. This is the smoothest running steam engine yet available. |
| Sound/Noise level: |
Exceptionally quiet. |
| Overall Value: |
MDC has made an exceptional entry into the N Scale steam market with this engine. Quiet, smooth and reasonably priced. |
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| FACTORY PAINTED ENGINES |
| Part # |
Description |
Picture |
MSRP |
Our $ |
| MDC-8000 |
Painted Black, unlettered
New: February 2002 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8001 |
Denver & Rio Grande Western, road #513 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8002 |
Denver & Rio Grande Western, road #516 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8003 |
Pennsylvania, 1st road # |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8004 |
Pennsylvania, 2nd road # |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8007 |
A.T.S.F., road #679 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8008 |
A.T.S.F., road #676 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8009 |
New York Central, 1st road # |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8010 |
New York Central, 2nd road # |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8011 |
Chicago & North Western, road #192 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8012 |
Chicago & North Western, 2nd road # |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8013 |
Northern Pacific, road
#54
New: December 2002 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8014 |
Northern Pacific, road
#81
New: December 2002 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8015 |
Virginia & Truckee, road
#5
Cocoa Brown Tender and Gray Boiler
New: December 2002 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8016 |
Virginia & Truckee,
road #15
Cocoa Brown Tender and Gray Boiler
New: December 2002 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8017 |
Denver & Rio Grande Western (Bumblebee), road
#7
New: December 2002 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8018 |
Denver & Rio Grande Western (Bumblebee), road
#9
New: December 2002 |
$189.98 |
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| MDC-8019 |
Baltimore & Ohio (Royal Blue), road
#1294
New: December 2002 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8020 |
Baltimore & Ohio (Royal Blue), road
#1525
New: December 2002 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8021 |
Circus Train (Red & Black), road
#1
New: December 2002 |
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$189.98 |
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| MDC-8022 |
Circus Train (Red & Black), road
#2
New: December 2002 |
$189.98 |
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