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SNCF Mikado Steam Loco, 141R 840





“Mikado” steam locomotives had proven themselves for many years in the United States in heavy, daily use. The good reputation of these machines was even known in Europe. Thus, a variety of railroads outside the U.S. decided to order Mikado locomotives. For example, the French state railways received numerous Mikados in the 1940s and 50s. They incorporated them into their fleet as class 141R. Today, several of these impressive machines can be experienced on museum railways in France and Switzerland.
The LGB model with a new loco number is a prototypical reproduction of this proven steam locomotive. The loco features an illuminated cab and automatic directional lighting at the front and back as standard equipment. Additionally, the flickering firebox is visible inside the cab.

This is an eXtra product.
In North America, this is an "Authorized Train Stop Exclusive" product.


The Prototype
The 2-8-2 “Mikados” were among the most successful steam locomotives of all time. The first Mikados were built in 1897 at the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the narrow gauge railways of Japan. During World War I, the United States Railroad Administration adopted the Mikado as its standard freight locomotive, and more than a thousand “Mikes” were delivered to more than a dozen American railways.
In the early 1950s, the SNCF urgently needed large numbers of locomotives and ordered the 141R class from the United States and Canada. The locos were equally at home hauling heavy freight trains or the famous overnight express trains running from Paris to the west of France. Today, you can enjoy these great locomotives on museum railways in France and Switzerland.

The Model
This detailed replica features:
- weather-resistant construction
- factory-installed onboard decoder for MTS and analog operation
- opening cab roof vents
- opening firebox door
- four-way power control switch
- protected gearbox with seven-pole Bühler motor
- articulated drive for short-radius “R1” curve compatibility
- eight powered wheels
- two traction tires
- twelve power pickups
- voltage stabilization circuit
- smoke generator
- simulated firebox fire
- automatic directional lanterns
- one multi-purpose socket with circuit breaker