MTH 20-3300-1 Southern Pacific 4-8-4 GS-4 Steam Locomotive #4453 w PS 2.0 EX/Box

This is an MTH 20-3300-1 Southern Pacific 4-8-4 GS-4 Steam Engine w/Proto-Sound 2.0 (Hi-Rail Wheels). In 1937 the Southern Pacific trumpeted a new train in full-page magazine ads: Let us stand by the tracks of Southern Pacific's Coast Line, as thousands now do every day and listen. Suddenly from far off comes a musical note, rising. Round a curve flashes a streak of color. Here comes the Daylight, the most beautiful train in the West! The Daylights linked Los Angeles and San Francisco in a glorious daylight trip, streaking along the Pacific Ocean for more than a hundred breathless miles. Travelers were invited to Step inside the Daylight and see the beauty and luxury that have already won the West. Notice the wide, soft seats in the coaches. They are cushioned with sponge rubber and turn to face the extraordinarily large windows. Presenting a glorious streak of orange and red from locomotive to observation car, the Daylights were a sharp departure from the SP's normal dark olive passenger cars. Leading the trains were the Southern Pacific's class GS (for Golden State) Northerns, arguably among the handsomest steam engines ever built. Constructed by Lima Locomotive Works, inventor of the super-power concept, the Daylight 4-8-4s had the combination of power and speed that characterized steam power at its zenith. Class GS-4 engines, delivered in 1941 and 1942, were among the last and best-looking of the breed, with tall 80 drivers and enclosed all-weather cabs. In addition to handling premier passenger trains, the Golden State 4-8-4s were regularly used in high-speed freight service on the San Francisco-Los Angeles Overnight. Features include Die-Cast Boiler and Chassis, Die-Cast Tender Body, 1:48 Scale Proportions, Authentic Paint Scheme, Metal Wheels and Axles, Constant Voltage Headlight, Die-Cast Truck Sides, Precision Pittman Flywheel Equipped Motor, Locomotive Speed Control, Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable, Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler, Engineer and Fireman Figures, Operating Firebox Glow, Remote Controlled Proto-CouplerT, Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell, Decorative Metal Whistle, Operating Marker Lights, Lighted Cab Interior, Operating Tender Back-up Light, Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoker System, Operating Tender Back-up Light, Wireless Drawbar, Proto-Scale 3-2T 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable, Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Passenger Station Proto-Effects, Unit Measures: 29" x 2 3/4" x 4 1/4", and it Operates On O-54 Curves.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent. These items show some scratches and spots of paint loss on the shell and chassis. These items are in excellent overall condition, free of broken trim pieces. This item has been out on display previously and its overall appearance could be significantly improved with a thorough dusting or a light wipe down. Due to the date of manufacture, the buyer may need to replace the battery. These items show some signs of average previous use. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. The previous owner has placed stickers on this item's packaging. Please check the photos for a detailed look at these items.
Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-5)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-3300-1
Years Manufactured: 2007 - ????
Road Name: Southern Pacific (SP)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6319130.

Trainz Product Id: 11439151