The Beast from the east

locomotive2 Dec 25, 2001

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    The mighty 7,500 HP Allegheny has hit the rails once more. Here are some of the features listed by ModelRailNews of Merlin Or in their Jan 02 Publication.

    64" scale drivers, 66 SMPH @ 12 volts with a simple DCC install.
    26 1/2 oz, cast metal chassis, adjustable draw bar for 18", recommend 22"
    Hauled 205 oz(approx 51-4oz cars)
    Equivalent to 3 diesels in pulling power.
    ELECTRICAL WHEEL BASE,Engineer's side-1 pilot wheel,2 drivers. Tender-3 wheels.
    Firemen's side-4 drivers. Tender-3 wheels.
    Center two drivers on the rear engine are equipped with traction tires.

    Walthers offers one year warranty against defects. Must return engine for exchange. No repair vendor has been selected.
     
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    CORRECTION ON THE ELECTRICAL WHEELBASE.
    Firemen's side, 2 drivers(not 4), 2 trailers and
    the three on the tender.
     

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