Often called "The Last Steam Railroad in America," the Norfolk & Western relied totally on steam power until well into the 1950s, when most other railroads had already converted to diesels. The N&W's loyalty to steam was prompted by two factors. The N&W was mainly a coal-hauling railroad with most of its trackage in Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, so fuel was abundant and cheap. Perhaps more important, the N&W built some of the best steam engines ever made, in its own shops in Roanoke, VA. Among the finest of these was the Class J, a streamlined greyhound that could cruise at well over 90 mph. One of these massive 4-8-4 Northerns survives today at the Virginia Museum of Transportation, not far from the shops where it was born.
Recreate the Norfolk & Western's daily conquest of the Appalachian Mountains with this rugged freight set. Headed by a powerful Class J Northern, this set features all-metal trucks and couplers, RealTrax that can be set up quickly on a carpet or floor, puffing smoke, and CD-quality sounds that include freight yard sound effects and the Class J's beautiful whistle, bell, and deep chuff.
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Set Features:
Die-Cast Steam Locomotive
3-Car Freight Consist
31" x 51" 12-Piece RealTrax Circle
RailWare Interactive DVD With Track Layout Software
Lighted Track Lock-On
Z-1000™ Transformer With Controlle
Locomotive Features:
Die-Cast Boiler and Chassis
Flywheel Equipped Motor
Locomotive Speed Control
Electronic Reverse Unit
Remotely Controlled Proto-Coupler™
Operating Headlight
Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke™ Unit
All-Metal Wheels and Gears
Proto-Sound® 2.0 Sound System Featuring Freight Yard Proto-Effects
Freight Car Features:
Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Bodies
Durable Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks With Smooth-Rolling Metal Wheels and Axles
Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
Colorful, Attractive Paint Schemes
Sliding Car Doors
Freight Car Measure: 10 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 3 1/8"
