Dear HO Modelers:

     We have been waiting pataintely for Canadian Hobbycraft to make more information available re the much anticipated release of the Canadian National Railway 4-8-4 U-2-g Sound Equipped "HO" Scale Platinum Series Locomotive.

    Well here are some new details for you. And look below for an additional important announcement from Pacific Western Rail re these Locomotives.

    They have finally released detailed drawings of the different lettering schemes for the engines. And we have obtained a full picture of the pre-production sample. Enjoy!

Click on the individual SKU numbers below to see the full size images of the artwork, for each engine.

Features:

1) real coal

2) unique coal loads

3) correct windows

4) locomotive mounted speaker

5) opening windows and hatched

6) correct oil separators

7) correct stack height

8) correct ash pan doors

9) correct smoke deflectors

10) correct tender

11) operating vestibule

12) DC/DCC operation

13) Speaker equipped tender

14) Optional smoke box

15) over 400 + pieces

16) correct wheel counter weights

17) operating metal front coupler

18) 3 position connecting rod

19) 18 degree operation

20) #4 turnout operation

21) detailed cab w/ cab light

22) plastic, metal and aluminum construction

23) MSS synchronized sound

24) correct valve and steam hoses

25) serial numbered limited run (1000 pcs)

26) chain secured tender trucks

27) QSI sound

Attn: All PORTERS (Extra Net Customers) all special account pricing for the new CNR 4-8-4 U-2-g Steam Locomotive will be in effect. Please check your extra net account for details.

If you do not have an extra net account, would like to save money and would like to get a deal on the 4-8-4 you can you apply for an account. It is easy to use. Just Click Here to apply.

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