{"product_id":"30-1931-1","title":"MTH 30-1931-1 - RailKing - 0-8-0 Imperial Steam Engine \"Southern Pacific\" #1304 w\/ PS3","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Name: \u003cspan\u003eSouthern Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: \u003cspan\u003e1304\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Line: RailKing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: O Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem: 3-Rail DCS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMin Curve: O31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricately Detailed, Die-Cast Boiler and Chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricately Detailed, Die-Cast Tender Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Paint Scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Tender Coal Load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-Cast Locomotive Trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandpainted Engineer and Fireman Figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted Cab Backhead Gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegible Builders Plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Handrails, Whiste and Bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender Truck Chains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Wheels and Axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Remote-Controlled Proto-Couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical Rule 17 Lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant Voltage LED Headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Tender LED Back-up Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful Precision Flywheel-Equipped Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless Drawbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:48 Scale Dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC\/DCS Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring Freight Yard Proto-Effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit Measures: 18 1\/2 \" x 2 1\/2 \" x 3 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates On O-31 Curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the 20th century progressed, the American freight train grew in both size and stature. Wood gave way to steel, consists stretched for miles, and the tonnage moving through the nation’s classification yards skyrocketed. The venerable 0-6-0 switcher—the nimble, reliable \"yard goat\" that had built the railroads—was suddenly finding itself outmatched. When it came to shuffling massive cuts of modern, fully-loaded freight cars, the 0-6-0 simply lacked the footprint to get the job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRailroads needed more muscle. The solution was the 0-8-0. By adding a fourth set of driving wheels, locomotive designers were able to distribute a heavier boiler's weight across a larger wheelbase, putting all of that mass directly onto the rails. This eliminated the need for leading or trailing trucks and maximized adhesion. The result was massive starting tractive effort. The 0-8-0 could grip the rails and break loose heavy strings of cars that would have left a 0-6-0 helplessly spinning its wheels. From the bustling yards of the New York Central to the coal-heavy transfer runs of the Norfolk \u0026amp; Western, the 0-8-0 became the undisputed heavy-weight champion of the switch yards, remaining in production right up to the bitter end of the steam era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, you can bring the raw, heavy-duty power of this industrial workhorse to your layout with the MTH RailKing Imperial Series 0-8-0. Sized to easily negotiate O-31 curves, this locomotive offers the perfect blend of traditional O Gauge proportions and premium, jaw-dropping detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a RailKing Imperial model, we’ve upgraded this yard boss with a host of added features you won't find on standard models. From the real coal load in the tender to the beautifully decorated cab interior, this 0-8-0 demands closer inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the die-cast boiler, the locomotive is powered by MTH’s industry-leading Proto-Sound 3.0. You’ll experience the deep, rhythmic chuff of a heavy switcher at work, synchronized perfectly with our fan-driven puffing smoke unit. Thanks to Proto-Speed Control, you can throttle this 0-8-0 down to a buttery-smooth three scale miles per hour—perfect for spotting cars on your layout's industrial sidings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MTH Electric Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50563353641206,"sku":"30-1931-1","price":539.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/30-1931-1.jpg?v=1777425287","url":"https:\/\/mrmuffinstrains.com\/products\/30-1931-1","provider":"MrMuffin'sTrains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}