Nickel Plate Products HO BRASS Erie N-1 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive & Tender EX/Box

Here is a Nickel Plate Products HO BRASS Erie N-1 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive & Tender. Features include brass construction, brass trucks, one knuckle coupler on the locomotive, metal wheels & axles and a motor.

Introduced at the turn of the 20th century, the 2-8-2 was an innovator breaking from the traditional manufacturing of locomotives, and featuring a larger firebox paving the way for greater speeds at a higher rate of power! Before we knew it, the 2-8-2 also known as the "Mikado" found itself in rail yards around the world from the United States to the Congo hauling freight from stop to stop. The Mikado would undergo a temporary name change after the Pearl Harbor bombing in 1941 shortly going by the McArthur, before eventually going back to the Mikado name after WW2.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. This Steam Locomotive runs intermittently when tested. There is a broken trim piece. There are scratches and minor tarnish on the surface of the shell and chassis. The instruction manual is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. The original box is included along with the foam liner. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-6)

Manufacturer: Nickel Plate Products
Road Name: Erie (ERIE)

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6215390.

Trainz Product Id: 12707357