2-8-0 Consolidation
(w/Sound & DCC & Smoke)

Canadian Pacific  No. 3718

Consolidation!

Known as a highly efficient replacement for the 2-6-0 Mogul - it could move trains twice as heavy at a fraction of the cost - the 2-8-0 Consolidation was a mainstay on railroads all over the world.

Although only a handful of railroads bought Consolidations when Baldwin first introduced them, substantial credence was given to the design when the Pennsy made it their staple freight hauler in 1875. Over 33,000 2-8-0 locomotives were built in the US. 12,000 of them were exported. That left 21,000 of these classic steamers to do their work Stateside.

Its compact wheelbase and die cast construction makes this model a real treat for steam enthusiasts who seek a high quality model with cutting edge detail and design that will operate and look great on smaller radius curves. All of the models come with the Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC sound system with synchronized puffing smoke, Rollling Thunder, and integral GoPack capacitors.

• ALL-Paragon4 Sound & Control System
• Synchronized puffing smoke with chuff sound
• Variable puffing smoke intensity and timing
• 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
• 5-pole can motor with skew wound armature
• Heavy die cast boiler, tender body, and chassis for increased tractive effort
• Premium caliber painting with authentic paint scheme
• Prototypical light operation with separately controllable headlight, reverse light, cab light, and front marker lights
• Factory-installed engineer and fireman figures
• Many separately applied details such as handrails, grab irons, ladders, piping, cab glass, whistle, brass Bell, markers, and many others
• Equipped with rubber traction tires for increased pulling power
• Recommended minimum radius: 18 inches
• Prototypical sounds of an early USRA steam locomotive, with several alternative whistles

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