This is an MTH 30-1275-1 Erie 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive and Tender with Protosound 2.0 from 2003. Railroads that served the mines of eastern Pennsylvania had a cheap and abundant supply of anthracite coal. However, the traditional deep fireboxes of most steam locomotives were not suited to burning anthracite coal, which required a shallow box to reach high temperatures. The Camelback steamer was designed to allow eastern railroads efficient use of this fuel. It boasted a wider, shallower firebox that allowed coal to burn hot. However, this firebox displaced the cab, which had to be moved to the middle of the engine, straddling the boiler. While the engineer worked from this cramped cab, the fireman remained at the rear of a locomotive on an often unprotected deck. Working conditions on a Camelback (so named because of the odd bulge of the center cab) were difficult at best. The engineer and fireman could communicate only with great difficulty, the small cab had little room for the controls, and the fireman had to do his difficult task of feeding an extra wide firebox with even less protection than traditional engines afforded. M.T.H. is proud to make this unique engine available in five exciting roadnames: Baltimore & Ohio, Delaware & Hudson, Erie, Lehigh Valley and Long Island. Features include a constant voltage headlight, a precision flywheel equipped motor and a synchronized puffing proto smoke system. Please see my photos for a full list of all the features of this item.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. There is a scratch along the locomotive’s surface. The wheels and rolling pickups show signs of wear. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please see my pictures for additional features. Due to the date of manufacture, the buyer may need to replace the battery. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 30-1275-1
Years Manufactured: 2003 – 2003
Road Name: Erie (ERIE)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco

The SKU for this item is 5977144.

Product Id: 11411319