This engine represents MTH\'s first-ever entry into HO-scale locomotives.
I remember going to the National train show that was at the Indiana State Fairgrounds that year, where MTH had a booth with the prototype of this loco running.
I was so impressed with it, that I pre-ordered this engine that night.
(I\'m including the Paperwork I received from the MTH Rep. at the booth. Their HO \"Catalogs\" which consisted of the K-4 brochure and the DCS commander brochure (which was still a long way out from production.)This is the Pre-War version of the K-4s and includes Proto-Sound 3 PASSENGER announcements for \"The Broadway Limited\"
This engine was so new, that MTH used a \"PS2 Passenger\" sticker on the bottom of the tender to indicate passenger announcements (See Pic).
Protosound 2 was never offered in HO.MTH really turned heads and turned the industry on it\'s head when they released this engine. They went ahead and used the same smoke unit the used in their O-Gauge steamers with a smaller reservoir. On high, this will fill up a room with smoke fast. I\'m not kidding, it\'s almost ridiculous. The Proto Sound 3 Passenger announcements added a new level of fun to running HO, and sounds great! This engine comes with an alternate set of traction-tire drivers, although I\'ve never needed to use them.It will run on DC, DCC, & DCS control systems.It\'s a fantastic engine! I hope you have as much fun with it as I have!
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