20-3498-1 MTH U1f Steam Passenger Set w/Proto-Sound 3.0 - Canadian National

U1f Steam Passenger Set w/Proto-Sound 3.0 - Canadian National

Canadian National took delivery of its first 4-8-2 locomotives in 1923, when they received the first sixteen of an ultimate fleet of 79 Mountains purchased over the next 20 years. Like the 4-8-2s on other railroads, CN's U1-class engines were designed for both passenger and freight service. The CN continued to order and operate 4-8-2s throughout its remaining steam years, demonstrating their confidence in the Mountains' power, speed, and reliability. M.T.H. models the CN's semi-streamlined U1F Mountain, which is distinguished by the conical smokebox front covers, which earned them the nickname "Bullet Nose Betties." Designed for fast passenger service and built by Montreal Locomotive Works in 1944 and early 1945, the 20 U1Fs were the last new steam power the railroad received. The last of the U1Fs was retired in 1962, the year after the Northerns had disappeared from the CN lines.  M.T.H. Electric Trains has also modeled CNR 6060, also known as the Spirit of Alberta, which is currently based in Stettler, Alberta, and used for summer railfan excursions. No. 6076 and matching passenger set arrives in early 2014 as a beautifully detailed model sure to impress everyone who sees its smooth, powerful performance on your fast passenger and dual service road. Did You Know? The U1F was designed as a coal burner for Eastern service but many were later converted to oil firing for service in the West. Features Set Includes:  Canadian National 4-8-2 U1f Steam Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 (Hi-Rail Wheels) 2-Car Coach Madison Passenger Set R50B Reefer Car 70' Madison Observation Car Locomotive Features:  Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body 1:48 Scale Proportions Die-Cast Metal Chassis Real Coal Load Metal Wheels and Axles Constant Voltage Headlight Die-Cast Truck Sides Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler Engineer and Fireman Figures Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell Decorative Metal Whistle Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke System Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable Wireless Drawbar Illuminated Number Boards Illuminated Classification Lights Lighted Cab Interior Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Passenger Station Proto-Effects Unit Measures:22" x 2 3/4" x 3 7/8" Operates On O-42 Curves Passenger Set Features  Durable ABS Intricately Detailed Bodies Metal Wheels and Axles Overhead Interior Lighting Die-Cast 6-Wheel Trucks Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers Colorful, Attractive Paint Schemes End-of-Car Diaphragms Separate Metal Handrails Fast-Angle Wheel Sets Needle-Point Axles Detailed Car Interiors 10 Passenger Figures In Each Coach Car 1:48 Scale Dimensions Detailed Car Undercarriage Sliding Baggage Car Doors