Features

• Electric locomotive controlled by remote or conventional AC transformer
• ElectroCoupler on rear of tender can be controlled by remote
• Operating headlight
• Fan-driven smoke
• On/Off switches for sound and smoke
• User selected operational modes: Conventional AC transformer control mode or LionChief wireless remote control with AC or DC power
• RailSounds RC sound system with steam chuffing and background sounds, whistle, bell, and user-activated announcements
• Chuffing sounds in sync with speed of locomotive
• Powerful maintenance-free motor
• Die-Cast metal locomotive body, frame, and trucks
• Die-Cast metal tender body and trucks
• Metal frame on tender
• Lighted cab interior
• Engineer and fireman figures
• Traction tires
• Remote features forward and reverse speed control knob
• Remote control features buttons for whistle sound, bell, special announcements, and ElectroCoupler activation
• Remote control requires three AAA alkaline batteries (not included)

First used on the Nippon Railway in Japan in 1897, the 2-8-2 class steam locomotive was nicknamed “Mikado”, meaning “emperor” in Japanese. Gaining popularity in the United States before WWI, numerous 2-8-2 locos thundered across American high iron.