Proto 2000 Steam Collection Item 30026 C&O #2768 USRA 2-8-4 Steam Locomotive

  

When introduced, the Proto 2000 Steam Collection challenged the competition with highly detailed plastic "Brass like" quality shell and details coupled with a state-of-the-art drive train and power chassis. Proto item 30026 is a powerful steam locomotive with a smooth mechanism designed, like the prototype, for dual service use.

The corporate road name is Chesapeake & Ohio and the color is black. Just like their accounting ledger as king coal never let their shareholders down. This model is in excellent condition with a grade of C-8, like new. Notes several washes of color have been added to enhance the locomotives' appearance.

The locomotive is perfect for collectors or hobbyists who are looking for a high-quality model train. The Chesapeake & Ohio referred to their 2-8-4's as Kanawha, the river the line followed in WVA coal country. Other railroads referred to the wheel arrangement as a Berkshire for the mountains in New England. Loco has operating head light & back up light on tender.