"Mikado" is the name generally assigned to the steam locomotives of the 2-8-2 wheel arrangement. The general, and reasonable assumption, is that the name "Mikado" stems from the early construction of locomotives of this wheel arrangement by Baldwin in 1893. These locomotives were of the three foot six inch gauge, and were constructed for Nihon Tetsudo (Japan Railways), a private railway at the time.
If you've spent any time on my website and actually read my product descriptions, you may have borne witness to me pontificating on the often random and inaccurate locomotive numbering often employed by vintage model locomotive manufacturers. That being said, in this IHCM9803 we now have a winner of the title for "Most Ridiculous and Transparent Model Locomotive" ever offered. Specifically, the legendary "George Washington" named train of the C&O was most famous for it's magnificent Pullman Coaches and was pulled by both Pacifics and Mountains. It was certainly NEVER pulled by a Mikado nor could it have been. If you are collector of model railroading oddities this one is a must have. Case closed.
FEATURES:
NEW C-9 Mint Condition with Excellent Original Box.
Test Track run time only.
MRRHQ Locomotive Works serviced, tested and certified.
Upgraded w/MRRHQ Custom Bridge-Recifier-Controlled Always-On LED Headlamp.
Upgraded w/MRRHQ Custom LED Rear Tender Lighting.
One-piece boilers, engine covers, cabs and tenders of pressure-cast high impact plastic.
Steel main and side rods.
Real brass bell.
Many additional fine details.
Powerful state-of-the-art can motor w/flywheel.
Scale 63" Drivers.
Easy rolling steel needle point truck axles.
Upgraded with working rear Knuckle Coupler.
Optional Upgrades Available:
TCS MC2-KAC Standard DCC Decoder Installed.
TCS MC2-KAC Standard DCC Decoder w/KA4 Keep Alive Installed.
