Pennsylvania 4-6-2 K-4s Pacific Steam Engine w/Proto 30-1138-1

On perhaps the greatest railroad ever, no steam locomotive was more revered than the legendary Pennsylvania K-4s Pacific. Evolving from a program begun in 1914 to develop heavy freight and passenger classes utilizing common boiler designs, the K-4s was an instant success. From 1917 to 1928, a total of 425 units were built at the Juniata and Baldwin Shops. The 4-6-2 K-4s became the Pennsylvania's principal passenger hauler, possessing a consummate blend of speed and power. Often double headed on east coast limiteds in front of a Pullman consist, the K-4s was a common and beautiful sight on the Pennsylvania's rails, and became synonymous with that railroad's steam power. Later, after World War II concluded, the Pennsy's needs changed and the K-4's appearance underwent a series of changes to better serve those needs. The most apparent changes showed up on the 1947 Postwar or Modern version of the K-4 and included a solid drop-coupler pilot, repositioned boiler front headlight and the addition of a steam generator below the headlight. 30-1138-1 Pennsylvania K4 Pacific Steam Locomotive Features of the locomotive include a precision flywheel equipped motor, DCRU electronic reverse, electronic whistle, ProtoSounds, diecast construction, smoke and an operating headlight. The tender features a diecast coal load, diecast metal trucks, diecast metal operating knuckle coupler on rear, metal wheels and axles. Serviced and tested. Includes original box, packing and paperwork. New BCR installed to ensure reliable operations.