{"product_id":"pennsylvania-6-8-6-s-2-turbine-steam-engine-w-proto-sound-2-0-30-1308-1","title":"Pennsylvania 6-8-6 S-2 Turbine Steam Engine w\/Proto-Sound 2.0 30-1308-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServiced and tested. BCR installed to ensure reliable operation. No OUTER Box. Original Styrafoam packaging. ALWAYS ALLOW THE BCR TO CHARGE PRIOR TO USE AND AFTER EXTENDED STORAGE. 2 MINUTES ON THE TRACK AT 12 Volts is sufficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body - Metal Wheels and Axles - Constant Voltage Headlight - Die-Cast Truck Sides - Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor - Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler - Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell - Decorative Metal Whistle - Operating Marker Lights - Operating ProtoSmoker System - Locomotive Speed Control - Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring:- Freight Yard Proto-Effects - Unit Measures:25 3\/4\" x 2 1\/2\" x 4\" - Operates On O-31 Curves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBy the mid 1940's, the diesel revolution was beginning to take a foothold in America's railroad power rosters. Realizing that diesel power was proving to be quite cost effective on other railroads, the Pennsylvania Railroad experimented with ways to make steam power more competitive with the diesel revolution. One bold new design deriving from the PRR's efforts was the S2 Steam Turbine. While the S2 still had a firebox and boiler and still generated steam, the pressure was run through a turbine instead of reciprocating cylinders to make power. The turbine design provided smooth and constant power to the drive wheels and at higher speeds, proved to be much more efficient than traditional steam locomotives. Despite its high-speed efficiency, the S2 still retained many of the high costs of operating a steam engine. And, as we all know, the diesel eventually won out. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fun Factory Vintage Trains ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43181756776657,"sku":null,"price":399.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7539\/1697\/files\/3AE7E548-7DE3-4728-8637-1EE78DA574A2.jpg?v=1783877392","url":"https:\/\/www.funfactorytrains.com\/products\/pennsylvania-6-8-6-s-2-turbine-steam-engine-w-proto-sound-2-0-30-1308-1","provider":"Fun Factory Vintage Trains ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}