MTH Premier Erie Angus (0-8-8-0) O-Gauge Steam Locomotive

[shnimmuc]

I believe this was a non catalogued item, released about 2004 I bought one about 2 weeks ago new that I found on the intermet. Beautiful. 5/25/10

[superyerfdog]

@toytrains1 In fact, it was worse than anthracite coal, it was a coal waste product known as culm that was useless in a normal firebox. You had to burn a ton of it, but it was very cheap, and the Reading had access to it. In fact, many non-camelbacks burned anthracite coal

[Skiier1000]

this things wild.

[toytrains1]

There were so many different types of camelbacks that comparison is difficult. If you compare it to a Jersey Central 10-wheeler camelback, like the #774 for example, this was about double the weight.

[guvnahead84]

how much bigger is this camelback compared to other camelbacks

[toytrains1]

The wide firebox was required since these locomotives burned anthracite coal rather than the more usual bituminous.

[donaldengine9]

I believe that the Camelback style cabs allowed for a larger firebox area, giving the locomotive more power.

[DeltaHL2]

From what I read about 0-8-8-0's is that they were used as very heavy switchers, although two 0-8-0's could accomplish the same task with smaller engines.

[jimbo2317]

wow that is cool!

[RollerCoasteRailroad]

I have never seen that engine. What catalog? oh, Nice though

[LoneSniperSG]

Ahh.. Erie and their camelbacks..

[RogerRoids]

what catalog was that in?

[nasher902k7]

cool and shiny blue

[trainmangeorge]

Wow !!! That is a really nice steamer. Very unique