Trains*MTH 20-3250-1 BM&R 4-8-4 T-1 Steam Locomotive High Rail w/PS2.0 #2102 – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

This is an MTH 20-3250-1 Blue Mountain & Reading 4-8-4 T-1 Steam Locomotive w/Proto-Sound 2.0 (Hi-Rail Wheels). Late in the steam era, the Reading’s new president, Revelle W. Brown had been impressed with the performance of the Lehigh Valley’s (of which he had been president) 4-8-4’s. He had concluded that such a locomotive would be the perfect choice to replace the Reading’s stable of 2-8-0 I-10 locomotives. Like all railroad’s, the Reading faced wartime material restrictions that could impact the design and performance of a new locomotive. To avoid these compromises and incorporate its ability to assemble its own engines, the Reading settled on rebuilding the I-10s which utilized an usually large boiler and firebox. Combining the I-10 boiler with Baldwin drive train components allowed the new T-1 locomotives, which were assembled in the Reading shops, to come in nearly 35% under the cost of a completely new locomotive. A total of 30 T-1s were built by 1947 and most were assigned freight duties. The last 10 T-1 locomotives to roll out of the shops were equipped with steam heat and air signal lines so that they could handle passenger work as well. Intricately detailed and outfitted with the power and performance of Proto-Sound 2.0, the M.T.H. Reading T-1 is the first Reading prototype to appear in the Premier Line. Like all Premier steam engines, the T-1 is equipped with synchronized puffing smoke, Proto-Speed control for incredible slow speed action and the hobby’s largest variety of prototypical steam engine sounds. Features include 1:48 Scale Proportions, Die-Cast Metal Chassis, Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body, Authentic Paint Scheme, Metal Wheels and Axles, Constant Voltage Headlight, Die-Cast Truck Sides, Precision Pittman Flywheel Equipped Motor, Locomotive Speed Control, Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable, Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler, Engineer and Fireman Figures, Operating Firebox Glow, Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell, Decorative Metal Whistle, Operating Marker Lights, Lighted Cab Interior, Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke System, Operating Tender Back-up Light, Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Passenger Station Proto-Effects, Unit Measures:28 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/4, and it Operates On O-42 Curves.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-3250-1
Years Manufactured: 2006 – ????
Road Name: Reading Blue Mountain & Northern (RBMN)
MSRP: $1099.95

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11439070.

Trainz Product Id: 11439070