In need of specialized locomotives for its Boston commuter service, the Boston & Albany purchased five 4-6-6T locomotives from Alco in 1928. The locomotives were designed for rapid acceleration, adequate power for heavy trains of up to 20 cars and perhaps most uniquely – to be operated equally well in either forward or reverse. Not having to turn the locomotives at the end of the line saved space and cost and also a lot of time. The locomotives bore a strong resemblance to the New York Central's Hudson in the front, with a small attached "tender" behind the cab riding on a shared 6-wheel trailing truck. Coal and water capacity was adequate for the commuter runs. The D1-A class served the railroad and Boston's workers well for two decades before being replaced by diesels. Although these locomotives were unique to the B&A / NYC, there were similar designs used on other railroads with the same needs. Given the success they had in Boston, it is not hard to imagine these fascinating locomotives racing along at rush hour in cities around the country. With their unique look and size, these locomotives are the perfect power for passenger trains on any model railroad!
- LEGACY® Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY® Control mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
- Bluetooth® Control - Operate with Universal Remote or LionChief App
- Odyssey® II Speed Control
- IR Transmitter works with LCS SensorTrack™
- Powerful maintenance-free motor with momentum flywheel
- Wireless Tether™ connection between locomotive and tender
- ElectroCoupler™ on rear of tender
- Directional lighting including operating headlight and back-up light on rear of tender
- Illuminated classification lights on the front of locomotive
- Traction tires
- Interior illumination in cab
- Die-cast metal locomotive body, pilot, and trucks
- Die-cast metal tender body and trucks
- High level of separately applied metal details
- Separately applied builder's plate
- Synchronized fan-driven smoke unit
- Adjustable smoke output
- Authentically detailed cab interior
- Cab "glass" windows
- Engineer and fireman figures
- Whistle Steam
- Three-speaker sound system (dual speakers in tender and one in the boiler) for the ultimate sound experience
- Road number-specific crew talk
LEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring:
- CrewTalk™ dialog and TowerCom™ announcements, each with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
- Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog
- DynaChuff™ synchronized with 32 levels of intensity as the locomotive gains speed
- LEGACY® "Real-Time Quilling Whistle" control with instant response for realistic signature "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals
- Single hit or continuous bell sounds
- Sequence Control: plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotive
- Current speed and fuel dialog, coal-loading sound effects
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Rail Line: Illinois Central
- Road Number: 205
- Gauge: O Gauge
- Power: Electric
- Engine Type: Steam
- Min Curve: O31
- Dimensions: Length: 14.5"
