USRA Light Mikado 2-8-2 (First Run Paragon #4752) Features: Chuff Whistle Bell Squealing brakes Doppler effect Air let off (in neutral) Air pumps (in neutral) Sound of Power (change in chuff sounds with differing loads for more realism) Water sounds (in neutral - blow down, pop off & injector) Blower hiss Headlight (dim head light in neutral) Slave (mutes whistle and bell for double heading) Powerful 5-pole can motor with flywheel Die-cast locomotive chassis Die-cast tender chassis Detailed tender underbody Plated bell & whistle Many exceptional prototypical added-on details like piping and appliances Prototypical cab interior, including backhead, etc. Operating headlight Authentic paint scheme and correct locomotive numbers Magnetic knuckle coupler on locomotive front and tender rear RP-25 contour on drivers and wheels Will operate on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail Can be operated on minimum 18" radius curves The most common steam locomotives in the USA were the original 625 USRA light. 2-8-2's and their 600 copies. Used by most major railroads as well as the smaller ones, this standard design proved useful everywhere. Following on the heels of our popular USRA heavy 2-8-2 models, the light Mikados will made their first appearance in the Summer of 2004. They will be offered in the Paragon Series with the Quantum Sound and control system for both DC and DCC. Offered with and without traction tires all in the same box! **Specifications on this page subject to change.