KATO N Scale ~ New 2024 ~ Southern Pacific 4-8-4 GS-4 #4445 Post War ~ 126-0309

Description: Iron Planet Hobbies Please don't purchase this if you have small radius curves. Sharp curves will derail the locomotive. N scale Southern Pacific 4-8-4 steam locomotive by Kato. Ready to run on your DC layout and DCC ready for your decoder. Requires 18" minimum turning radius! Prototype Information:The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80" drivers,300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph,with a maximum speed of 110 mph.The large drivers gave the locomotive a high top speed;the telling mark of a steam engine built for passenger service.The GS-4 was built for the Southern Pacific Railroad by the Lima Locomotive Worksand delivered in the early 1940s for the SP's premier passenger trains,finding its way to the Daylight series of name trains.One of the more unique specifications for the GS-4 by the SP was its Mars light,a necessity with the large amount of grade crossings and fog present on the West Coast.The Mars light, like ditch lights on modern locomotives, was utilized as a warningfor grade crossings that a high speed train was approaching,its shifting light patterns serving as an eye catcher in foggy conditions.Model Features:Designed to accompany the Kato Southern Pacific "Morning Daylight" Passenger Train sets, able to pull all 18 cars without assistanceDrivers are operated by functional side rods for smooth performanceElectrical pickup from both driver and tender for constant electrical connectionDirectional, operating (simulated) Mars lightDirectional headlightIlluminated number boardsDetailed cab interiorFront and rear kato magnetic knuckle couplersAll detail parts installedDCC friendly design, designed to take the EM13 Motor Function Decoder ( DECODER NOT INCLUDED ) We are an authorized Kato dealer. Thanks For Looking!!

Price: 156.23 USD

Location: Springfield, Missouri

End Time: 2024-09-07T06:12:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.79 USD