Golden Spike Limited Berkshire

Golden Spike Limited Berkshire #759 w/DCC and Sound

The Pere Marquette knew a good thing when they found it and went to Lima five times for Berkshires between 1937 and 1944. Despite 1225's later fame in both excursion and fictional passenger service, the Berks were freight-only locomotives on account of their weight, not their potential. All 39 Berks found plenty of work hustling fast freights across Michigan in the busy 1940s. Ultimately, all of the locomotives would become part of the C&O roster before retirement. Because of trust agreements, only the initial order of locomotives were relettered and numberd into the C&O roster. Nos. 1216-1239 continued on in Pere Maquette paint until retirement. Representing class N1 locomotives delivered in 1941, Nos. 1216, 1223 and 1225 are among the most famous of the three classes of PM 2-8-4s. 1225 of course has found considerable fame in her modern years and is presented here ready for excursions with gloss paint, polished rods and her modern headlight. Representing class N1 locomotives delivered in 1941, Nos. 1216, 1223 and 1225 are among the most famous of the three classes of PM 2-8-4s. 1225 of course has found considerable fame in her modern years and is presented here ready for excursions with gloss paint, polished rods and her modern headlight.

Features:
Features: All Berkshires feature:
All new tooling from prototype drawings
Die-cast boiler and frame
Powerful, maintenance-free motor
Fan-driven smoke
DCC Ready Locomotives also feature:
DCC ready – just plug in the decoder of your choice!
ESU LokSound Locomotives also feature:
Fan-driven stack smoke
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Operates in both DCC and DC
Engine, whistle and bell sounds in DC operation
Full DCC functions in DCC operation
Product Specifications:
Gauge: HO Gauge icon
Dimensions: Length: 20"
Road Name: Nickel Plate Road
Road Number: 759