MTH 20-3024-1 NORFOLK & WESTERN "J" STEAM LOCO 1997 NIB Start Price USD 685.00 Current Price USD 685.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Location Connecticut See more about 'MTH 20-3024-1 NORFOLK & WESTERN "J" STEAM LOCO 1997 NIB' Description A 1997 new and in the box MTH 20-3024-1 Norfolk & Western J Steam Engine While many railroads had switched to diesel power by the 1950's, Norfolk and Western was profitably using steam power until the 1960's. No other railroad fought dieselization for so long. The locomotive that led the fight was the "J" class 4-8-4. The J was so successful because in its design, N&W addressed one of the main problems that railroad had with steam locomotives: maintenance. The J's axleboxes had roller bearings. Its mechanical lubricators oiled other bearings, the steam cylinders and oil pump. With these and other advancements, J's only had to visit the repair shops once every 1.5 years. I had the backup battery pack replaced in Sept. 2005. I have charged the battery for 24 hours in Dec 2007 and ran the train forward and backward on 6 feet of track, so this engine works fine. BUT after power is cut from the track, the battery backup sound system does not fully cycle out all the sounds. This is because the battery pack does not hold a full deep charge anymore, so you should have the battery pack replace in the near future so to achieve maximum Performance from the sound system after track power shut down. Features: Die Cast Boiler & Tender Bodies Die Cast Locomotive and Tender Power Trucks Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor Remote Metal Proto Couplers Operating ProtoSmoke System ProtoSounds Digital Sound Control with Squeaking Brakes & Passenger Station sounds Lighted Cab Interior Cab Engineer Figure Constant Voltage Headlight Firebox Glow Operates on O-54 and larger Track Metal Handrails & Decorative Whistle Measures Approximately 29.25" X  2.5" X 3.8" Part number: MTH 20-3024-1 Norfolk & Western "J" Steam Engine Check out my other items! If you have any questions please ask before your bid. Shipping Cost -- All shipping is through UPS or FEDEX Ground shipping method, Buyer pays $44.85 for fixed shipping, handling & insurance charges. Will ship only to continental U.S. 48 states only. Place a Bid!