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Model Information:
The 2-8-8-2 USRA Type Mallet is next steam locomotive being developed by
Aristo-Craft. The Mallet is a wonderfully huge locomotive. It would look
great on a big layout with generous curves. Built on a pair of our 4 axle
ball bearing equipped power trucks, the Mallet is sure to raise the bar
and create a higher standard for all G-Scale steam locomotives.
The standard tender for the 2-8-8-2 Mallet Steam Locomotives will be a U.S.R.A.
Tender.
NEW! U.S.R.A. Tender
Vanderbilt Tender with 3-Axle Trucks
New Version Vanderbilt Tender:
The 2-8-8-2 Mallet Steam Locomotives with Vanderbilt Tenders may come equipped
with two 3-Axle trucks (6 axles) under the tender.
Mallet 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive (ART-21600 Series) Features:
- Patented Smoke Unit with burnout protection (SD-45 type) under Smoke Stack
- 2 Can Motor Drives with Built In Cooling Fans
- All 8 Drive Axles Gear Driven
- 8 Patent Ball Bearing Equipped Prime Mover Gearboxes
- 6 Flywheels For Better Locomotive Performance
- Operating Front Headlight with direction controlled tender light
- Operating Marker / Classification Lights
- Moveable Cab Side Windows
- Black metal drive wheels with electrical pick-up
- Blackened Solid Brass Grab Railings
- Boiler and Cab Detail
- Separate Details Including Bell, Whistle, Headlight, and Domes
- MU Plugs for Battery Hookup
- Modular PC Board with plug & play capabilities
- Sound, Battery, DCC & RCC Ready
- Front AAR Knuckle Coupler
- Rear Drawbar for Long, Vanderbilt or USRA Tender
- Extra weight for Extra Pulling Power
- Prototypical Painting and Lettering
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
ABSOLUTE MINIMUM OF 8 FOOT DIAMETER CURVE. 10 FOOT DIAMETER CURVE RECOMMENDED.
PART NUMBERS & ROAD NAMES
21600 MALLET 2-8-8-2 UNDECORATED U
21601 MALLET 2-8-8-2 PENNSYLVANIA (PRR) U
21602 MALLET 2-8-8-2 SANTA FE (ATSF) U
21603 MALLET 2-8-8-2 UNION PACIFIC (UP) V6
21604 MALLET 2-8-8-2 RIO GRANDE (DRG&W) U
21605 MALLET 2-8-8-2 CHESAPEAKE & OHIO (C&O) V6
21606 MALLET 2-8-8-2 SOUTHERN (SOU) U
21607 MALLET 2-8-8-2 NORFOLK & WESTERN (N&W) U
21608 MALLET 2-8-8-2 BALTIMORE & OHIO (B&O) V6
21609 MALLET 2-8-8-2 SOUTHERN PACIFIC (SP) V6
21610 MALLET 2-8-8-2 GREAT NORTHERN (GN) V6
21611 MALLET 2-8-8-2 CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY (CB&Q) U
Not all photos or drawings available. Photos and drawings are for reference
only. Photos may be of older version of model. Actual colors and placement
of lettering and painting may vary
U = U.S.R.A. Tender
V6 = 6 axle Vanderbilt Tender
Tender subject to change
ALL FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Model Craft Hobbies Inc.