HO P3 Streamlined PRR K4 Steam Loco Unlttrd 1936 Version
A number of K4s
locomotives had streamlining applied over the years. All were later
removed, restoring the locomotives to their original appearance.
In February 1936,
locomotive #3768 was clad in a shroud designed by famed industrial
designer Raymond Loewy. This highly concealing, enveloping streamlined
casing hid most of the functionality of the steam locomotive, leading
to its nickname of The Torpedo by train crews.
At first, the
locomotive was not painted in standard Dark Green Locomotive Enamel
(DGLE) but instead in a bronze color. It was later refinished in DGLE.
A matching tender ran on unusual six-wheel trucks. Like most
streamlined steam locomotives, the shrouds impeded maintenance and the
covers over the wheels were later removed. For a time, the locomotive
was the preferred engine for the Broadway Limited train.
Were proud to
offer this iconic steam locomotive to our serious PRR modelers.
Industry-Leading Features:
Product Information:
- NEW Paragon3 Sound &
Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDERTM with Authentic Sounds
and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC environments - 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 - Powerful High Torque
Motor with Fly Wheel - Premium Caliber Painting
with Authentic Paint Schemes - Prototypical Light
Operation with Golden White LED Headlight, Rear Light - Factory Installed
Engineer and Fireman Figures - Near-Brass Caliber
Detail at a Plastic Price
- Die Cast Body with Heavy
Die Cast chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort - Metal Kadee-compatible
Couplers (2) - Separately Applied
Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell - Operating Cab Roof Vents
- Will Operate on Code 70,
83, and 100 rail - Recommended Minimum
Radius: 18 inches
Industry-Leading SOUND
Features:
- Operates in DC & DCC (use
DCMaster for DC Sound) - Record & Play Operation
– Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for
automatic operation - 16-bit Sample Rate for
exceptional high frequency sound clarity - Playback Whistle for
multiple whistle lengths and patterns - Choice of 3 selectable Whistles
- Alternate Whistle / Horn
where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both
the main whistle and alternate can be easily played - Adjustable bell ringing interval
for faster or slower bell - Numerous user-mappable
functions with available keys - Johnson Bar or Power Reverse Sound
at Direction Change - Passenger Station Ambient Sounds –
Controlled with Function Key - Freight Yard related radio chatter
– Controlled with Function Key - Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds –
Controlled with Function Key - Farm related radio chatter –
Controlled with Function Key - Crew Radio Communications –
Controlled with Function Key - Maintenance Yard related radio chatter
– Controlled with Function Key - Demo Mode for display and
demonstrations - Grade Crossing
Automatic Signal - Simple Programming with
Integral DCC Decoder - Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal –
When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot. When
moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When
moving in reverse, toots three times. - Chuff sound
intensity varies with load - Individually adjustable sound volumes
for most effects
**Specifications on this
page subject to change.
