The J was the last mainline steam engine to run in the United States. Our N scale Class J is making a new run, equipped with an Econami SoundTraxx steam package. Factory-set for Class J 4-8-4 realism, the steam package offers a choice of 16 whistles, multiple variations of 6 bell types, 4 prototypical chuffs, 5 airpumps, and 4 dynamos plus cylinder cocks, grade crossing signal, blowdown, brake squeal/release, coupling/uncoupling, water stop, and “All aboard”/coach doorsall in 16-bit polyphonic sound.

Features include:

• Authentic Norfolk & Western design.
• DCC Sound Value sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, & lighting control.
• Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder.
• Soundtraxx Econami 16-bit polyphonic sound with user-adjustable sound effect and volume options.
• Soundtraxx Hyperdrive2 Advanced Motor Control for refined low-speed operation.
• Flex-Map function mapping technology for reassigning function keys F0-F28 to any effect.
• Precision motor.
• Completely hidden drive train and gear drive.
• See-through chassis.
• Operating headlight and reverse light with Rule 17 operation or automatic direction control.
• Die-cast boiler, underframe, and tender frame.
• Highly detailed painted body with precision graphics.
• Separately applied metal handrails, grabirons and uncoupling levers.
• Separately applied details including bell, pop valves, classification lights, ladders, brake system, and piping.
• Detailed backhead and clear cab windows.
• Blackened metal wheels and metal siderods.
• Die-cast fine scale drivers with see-through spokes.
• Traction tires for increased pulling power.
• Detailed trucks with see-through sideframes.
• Magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II coupler on rear of tender.
• Performs best on 12.5 curves or better.
• Product Measurements: L 8 in., W 0.75 in., H 1.2 in.