MTH 20-2939-1 Lehigh Valley Alco S-2 Diesel Switcher w/PS 2.0 #150 – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

This is a MTH 20-2939-1 Lehigh Valley Alco S-2 Switcher Diesel Engine w/PS2. Buoyed by a moratorium on competing diesel switcher manufacturing during World War II, the American Locomotive Company was able to cement itself as the premier switch engine manufacturer of its day with the release of its S Model engines beginning in 1940. Designed to replace the hi-hood Alco diesel switchers of the previous decade, the low-hood S-1 thru S-6 models were incredibly successful, with over 3,200 produced by 1961. Just over 1,500 S-2s were produced, outfitted with a turbocharged 1,000 horsepower 6-cylinder diesel engine that greatly improved upon the nearly 700 horsepower S-1. In fact, the S-2 proved to be the most successful of all the S Model switchers, capable of mainline passenger or freight work in addition to the usual yard work handled by most switch engines. Returning to the M.T.H. Premier Line in all-new schemes, the Also S-2 may be one of the finest O Scale switchers ever produced. One listen to its Proto-Sound 2.0 locomotive start-up sequence, followed by a quick run in the switch yard, is proof-positive that this is one serious little locomotive. Features include: 1) Directionally Controlled Headlights, 2) Intricately Detailed ABS Body, 3) Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears, 4) Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank, 5) (2) Remotely Controlled Proto-Couplers, 6) Colorful Paint Scheme, 7) Die-Cast Metal Chassis, 8) Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn, 9) (2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors, 10) Locomotive Speed Control in Scale MPH Increments, 11) Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable, 12) Lighted Cab Interior, 13) Illuminated Number Boards, 14) (2) Engineer Cab Figures, 15) Operating Smoke Unit, 16) Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Freight Yard Proto-Effects, 17) Unit Measures:12 x 2 3/4 x 3 3/4, 18) Operates On O-31 Curves.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-2939-1
MSRP: $399.95

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11450922.

Trainz Product Id: 11450922