As the US entered World War I, the need to
move cars quickly in yards, industrial areas and
ports became critical. But many roads soon found
their switchers weren't up to the job. Once the
United States Railway Administration (USRA) assumed
control, the need for larger and more powerful
switch engines soon became a priority. As with road
engines, the USRA designed both a light (0-6-0) and
heavy switcher (0-8-0), and construction began in
1918. * Slow Speed Less than 3 Scale Miles Per Hour *
Separate Driver set w/Traction Tires for Maximum
Pulling Power * Loco & Tender Electrical
Pick-Up * Nickel-Silver Plated RP-25 Wheels *
Operating Cab Windows & Meticulously Detailed
Cab Interior * Tender Coal Bunker Style as
Appropriate to Road * Includes History Booklet,
Certificate of Quality and QSI Sound Reference
Manual Description Discount
Price PROTO 2000
Heritage Steam USRA 0-6-0 Powered w/Sound &
DCC 920-60300 Baltimore & Ohio #3744
$349.98 $259.98 920-60301 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
#502 $349.98 $259.98 920-60302 Nickel Plate Road
#384 $349.98 $259.98 920-60303 Pennsylvania #7011 $349.98 $259.98 920-60304 Painted, Unlettered $349.98 $259.98 PROTO 2000
Heritage Steam USRA 0-6-0 Powered; Standard DC (No
Sound) 920-67300 Baltimore & Ohio
#379 $249.98 $187.98 920-67301 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
#504 $249.98 $187.98 920-67302 Nickel Plate Road
#383 $249.98 $187.98 920-67303 Pennsylvania #8935 $249.98 $187.98 920-67304 Painted, Unlettered $249.98 $187.98
Heritage Steam USRA
0-6-0
Powered w/Sound & DCC & Standard DC (No
Sound)
Limited
Run
Expected
9/28/2010
Larger and more powerful than many 0-6-0s then in
service, the USRA locos could handle all types of
switching and some transfer work. In addition, the
larger tenders carrying 8,000 gallons of water and
16 tons of coal increased efficiency, as fewer
trips to the water tank and coal dock were
needed.
Production ended in 1919 with 255 engines built and
in service on 28 railroads. Following the end of
USRA control in 1920, some roads ordered copies of
these engines, while others used the design as a
starting point for improved 0-6-0s. Owners of
original engines also began modifying them to match
their own standards; many rebuilt tender coal
bunkers to improve rearward visibility, and/or
replaced headlights, bells and other
appliances.
Now available with factory-installed QSI sound
& DCC (which also operates on DC power), these
models are a perfect choice for switching chores on
any steam-era pike and feature:
* Now with Factory-installed QSI Quantum System
with Dual Speakers * Sound Operates on DC or DCC
and includes: Realistic Exhaust, Whistle, Bell,
Squealing Brakes, Doppler Effect, Air Let Off,
Generator Whine; Trailer mutes Whistle & Bell
for Double-Heading
