Description: L-5 Electric with Proto-Sound 3.0 - Milwaukee Road (Passenger) Cab Nos. E20 & E21Roadname: Milwaukee RoadProduct Item Number: 20-5677-1Catalog: DU 2013 Volume 2Product Line: PremierScale: O ScaleDelivery Status: Delivered Sep. 2014This product is compatible with all O Gauge 3-Rail track systems including those systems offered by Atlas and Lionel and Gargraves and Ross Custom Switches.Milwaukee Road's Little Joe might just as well been called Lonesome Joe since no railroad wanted the engine. Actually, General Electric had contracted with the Soviet Union to build the locomotives for their Siberian railroad after World War II ended. But as relations between the Soviets and Americans began to deteriorate into the Cold War, the order was rescinded by the U.S. Government after GE had completed construction but not yet delivered 20 brand new engines.Turning to U.S. railroads, GE was unable to find a buyer for several years. Clearly in a buyer's market, GE eventually reached an agreement with the Milwaukee Road to sell the entire lot plus parts for the fire sale price of $1 Million. But even that agreement fell apart when the Milwaukee's brass elected to move toward dieselisation and scuttled the order. Eventually demand for electrification returned to the Milwaukee Road and 12 units were purchased from GE. This time, though, GE commanded the sale's terms.The Little Joe (named by a Milwaukee Road employee for Russia's Joseph Stalin) returns to O Gauge for the first time since 2004. Fully detailed and constructed of die-cast metal, the Little Joe brings all the performance and value of a Proto-Sound 3.0 equipped locomotive to your layout. It's industry-leading Proto-Speed Control system, motorized operating pantographs and unique digital sounds will make the long-awaited return of the Little Joe a must-have for your roster.Did You Know? The Little Joe's were first configured with trucks designed for the European rail standard of 5' compared to the U.S. standard of 4' 8 1/2".1:48 Scale ProportionsDirectionally Controlled HeadlightsIntricately Detailed Die-Cast BodyMetal Wheels, Axles and GearsMotorized Operating PantographsDie-Cast Truck Sides & Pilots(2) Remotely Controlled Proto-CouplersMetal Handrails and Decorative Horn(2) Precision Flywheel Equipped MotorsLocomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH IncrementsLighted Cab InteriorIlluminated Number BoardsLighted Marker LightsOnboard DCC ReceiverProto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Passenger Station Proto-EffectsUnit Measures:22 7/8" x 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"Operates On O-72 Curves Diesel DCC FeaturesHeadlightBellWhistle/HornStart Up/Shut DownRear CouplerFront CouplerEngine Sounds On/OffSound VolumeDitch Lights Auto/On/OffForward SignalReverse SignalGrade Crossing SignalCab Light On/OffExtended Shut DownExtended Start UpRev UpRev DownCoupler Slack SoundOne-Shot DopplerCoupler CloseFeature ResetIdle Sequence 1Idle Sequence 2Idle Sequence 3Brakes Auto/OffCab Chatter Auto/OffClickety-Clack Auto/Off
Price: 750 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-26T23:43:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: MTH
Power Type: AC
Type: Electric Locomotive
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Rail System: Three-Rail System
Corporate Roadname: Milwaukee Road
Material: Diecast, Plastic
Year Manufactured: 2014
Grade: C-8 Like New
Control System: Digital
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Gauge: O
