0-4-0 Switcher loco

PROTOTYPE HISTORY
The Aristo-Craft Switcher 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive is an accurate reproduction of the Steam (switching) Locomotives known as ‘yard goats’ or ‘shifters’ built and used by nearly all North American railroads until replaced by the "newer" diesel locomotives.

Our model is based upon the Pennsylvania Railroad Class A5 0-4-0 originally built by PRR’s Juaniata Shops with ‘slopeback’ tenders and the PRR Class A3 0-4-0T (Tank locomotive without tender) built from 1895 until 1915.

Both types of 0-4-0’s were used in areas of sharp curvature industrial trackage to handle freight railcars and in many passenger-train terminals to switch US Mail, Express, Baggage, and Passenger Railcars SWITCHER 0-4-0 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE (ART-21300 SERIES) FEATURES:
- Operating smoke unit and front headlight
- Front/Rear Operating AAR Knuckle Couplers
- Firebox "red glow" and interior cab detail
- Solid-state can motor w/constant electrical pickup
- Metal drive wheels and valve gear assembly
- Solid BRASS grab railings
- Length 12" / 305mm
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

4' MINIMUM DIAMETER CURVE REQUIRED
PART NUMBERS & ROAD NAMES

21301C 0-4-0 SWITCHER W/BOBBER CABOOSE PENNSYLVANIA
21306C 0-4-0 SWITCHER W/BOBBER CABOOSE UNION PACIFIC
21309C 0-4-0SWITCHER W/BOBBER CABOOSE SANTA FE
21311 0-4-0 SWITCHER W/BOBBER CABOOSE BALTIMORE & OHIO (B&O)

Photos are of Sample Models.
Actual Appearance May Vary

Starting in 2005 new production 0-4-0 Steam Locomotives will be packaged at the factory with a free Bobber Caboose in matching road name

SLOPEBACK TENDER FEATURES:
- Highly Detailed Body
- Speaker for Optional Sound System (After-Market)
- Operating Back-Up Light
- Sprung & Equalized 4-Wheel Trucks
- Blackened Metal Wheels with Electrical Pickup
- Blackened Brass Handrails & Grab Irons
- Operating AAR Coupler on Rear
- Length 9.5" / 241mm
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

4' MINIMUM DIAMETER CURVE REQUIRED
BOBBER CABOOSE (ART-42200 SERIES) FEATURES:
- Front/Rear Operating AAR Knuckle Couplers
- Detailed caboose underframe with sprung axles
- Simulated WOOD GRAIN sides, ends, and walkways
- Plastic Grab Railings
- Clear Plastic Windows with simulated wood trim
- Realistic Painting & Authentic Detailing
- Length 10.25" / 260mm
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

4' MINIMUM DIAMETER CURVE REQUIRED

ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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