"The E-3 eight-wheel switchers were rebuilt from Vauclain compound 2-8-0s built between 1892 and 1896; their 180,000-pound weight let them work on spurs and branches with light rail. The other 0-8-0s, the E-5a class, were Reading's only super-heated switchers. They were rear-cab, Wooten-firebox engines weighing 280,000 pounds." (From:"The Guide to North American Steam Locomotives" compiled by the late George H. Drury.)

• C-9 Mint Condition with Mint Original Box.
• MRRHQ Locomotive Works restored, serviced, tested and certified
• Sealed and stored in an air-tight custom fitted heavy zip lock bag.
• Upgraded w/MRRHQ Custom Bridge-Rectifier-Controlled Always-On LED Operating Headlamp.
• Upgraded with MRRHQ Custom Factory Quality LED directional back-up light.
• Boiler and tender body of pressure-cast Zamac high impact plastic.
• Steel hand rails, coupler release bars, rods and fittings.
• Tender Truck Booster Drive.
• Powerful Can Motor.
• Metal gears assembled on knurled axles.
• Slippage-free oversize knurled drive wheel axles.
• Authentic hex-head screws for spacer-assembled side rods.
• Easy rolling needle point truck axles of cadmium plated steel.
• Metal locomotive and tender frames.
• Upgraded with working rear all-metal Kadee Knuckle Coupler.
• Optional Upgrades Available:
  • SOUNDTRAXX 852204 Standard DCC Decoder Installed.
  • SOUNDTRAXX 852204 Standard DCC Decoder w/810160 Keep Alive Installed
  • SOUNDTRAXX TSU1100 Digital DCC/Sound Decoder Installed.
  • SOUNDTRAXX TSU1100 Digital DCC/Sound Decoder w/810160 Keep Alive Installed.
• Final Production Date 1997 .

Dimensions: Loco: 6 1/8" L x 2" T x 1 3/8" W Tender 4 1/2" L x 1 7/8" T x 1 3/8" W