Athearn
Athearn HO 4-8-2 MT-4 Locomotive w/DCC & Sound Green Boiler #4353
Product Details
The Athearn HO 4-8-2 MT-4 locomotive (#4353) is a remarkable addition for train enthusiasts, combining historical authenticity with modern technology. Featuring the early green boiler scheme and a Boiler Tube pilot, this model captures the essence of the 1926-mid-1930s era with precision details like the 160-C-1 Semi-Vanderbilt tender and alligator style crosshead. Its robust construction includes metal handrails, builder’s plates, and a meticulously detailed cab interior. The locomotive is equipped with a tender-mounted DCC decoder powered by SoundTraxx Tsunami2 for superior sound, offering chuff, whistle, and bell sounds operable in both DC and DCC modes. Enhanced features like adjustable cab windows and doors, lighted number boards, and an improved loco-to-tender connection ensure durability and realism. With dual cube speakers and upgraded LED lighting, this model delivers an immersive experience, making it an ideal choice for collectors and model railroaders seeking historical fidelity and operational excellence.
