The Class “B” two-truck locomotive, introduced by Climax in 1893, featured a horizontal boiler with slanted cylinders. The new design was an instant success and quickly became Climax’s most popular model, remaining so throughout the company’s history. Bachmann is proud to present this Climax model with SoundTraxx® Tsunami® sound technology that allows you to enjoy every authentic whistle, bell, chuff, and much more in realistic high-quality 16-bit sound.

Features include:
• DCC sound-equipped
• nonproprietary plug-and-play electronics interface to accommodate the control system of your choice, including DC, NMRA DCC, and radio control/battery operation
• choose track or battery power pickup, operation according
to NMRA or Large Scale railroading practices, motor power on/off, and DCC or DC operation of cab lights, firebox flicker, and ash pan glow with a center “off ” position
• switch behind the smoke box door with center “off ” position to choose either DCC or DC operation of the smoke unit
• optical sensors in the locomotive that give you the option of adjusting the timing and count of steam chuffs
• realistic firebox flicker and ash pan glow
• electrical pickup on all wheels
• precision-balanced can motor
• super-detailed power trucks with accurate sideframes, brake beams, brake hangers, brake shoes, and distinctive Climax spoked drivers
• die-cast metal I beam frames and motor mounts
• prototypically correct operating Johnson bar and inside Stephenson valve gear
• constant lighting of the LED headlight and cab light
• numerous prototype details including blackened metal handrails and coupler lift bars; air pump; accurately scaled sand lines and additional piping; brass bell, pop valves, and whistle; electric generator; and scale rivet detail
• choice of three smokestack styles
• locomotive cab with operating doors, windows and roof hatch, authentically detailed with globe valves, water sight glass, gauges, throttle, air brake stand, reversing (Johnson) bar, and piping
• choice of coal or oil fuel load

Decoder features include:
• authentic sound effects uniquely appropriate to each model
• three whistles to choose from in each model
• real-time whistle for creating authentic signals
• high-quality 16-bit digital sound
• advanced motor control features, including load compensation and silent drive to provide smooth, quiet operation
• supports all recognized programming methods

This model performs best on 4' diameter curves or greater.


 

Ages 14+