A very sharp, very lightly run, MTH RailKing 30-4115E-1 New Haven NH #488 Dual Motor F-3A with Proto-Sound 2 (3 volt) for O/027 gauge 3-Rail. Made in 2004 as part of the 30-4115-1 New Haven passenger set.
Works great with Lionel, Williams, K-Line and other 3 rail O/027 gauge trains.
This sharp looking RailKing New Haven #488 F-3A engine features MTH ProtoSound 2 (later 3 volt version) electronics which provides for both Conventional transformer control (fwd-neutral-reverse) with on/off switch and supports MTH DCS Remote control (requires a DCS control system of some type.)
Additionally, this engine features dual large vertical "maintenance free" can motors with fly wheels, detailed plastic shell, metal frame/ trucks/ gears/ details, engine speed "cruise" control, 8 wheel drive with 4 traction tires, illuminated cab & headlight, rubber rear door diaphragm, operating front & rear electro-couplers (in command mode), ProtoSounds to include diesel engine, horn, bell, passenger PFA & random crew dialog and crisp New Haven colors & graphics. Engine weighs nearly 3 1/2 lbs.
**Note: The box label indicates proto-smoke but that is a MTH miss-print, these smaller RailKing F3 diesels were produced without smoke units (no room!)**
This diesel engine can operate on any 3-rail O/027 gauge track system and O-27 or larger curves.
***Note: In conventional control mode transformer (or separate) Whistle/Horn and Bell controls are required to activate the Horn, Bell & PFA sounds. No controls are required for the diesel engine sounds & random dialog.***
I replaced the rechargeable battery pack with a BCR (Battery Circuit Replacement), lubed the rollers & gears and then briefly tested this engine on my layout and the motors, light, MTH & conventional control functions and sounds all worked great!
***Note: This engine is set to ID "1" and confirmed to work with the MTH 50-1033 DCS Remote Commander***
***Note: The BCR eliminates dead battery worries but the BCR must be charged at the start of each operating session. Power up the engine and it will start, sounds will start normal and then drop to a lower volume. After ~15 seconds the sounds will return to full volume indicating the BCR is fully charged***
This engine comes with the original set box, foam insert, spare tires & the MTH set instructions and I will wrap & pack with care prior to shipment.
Given the size & weight of the shipping box I'm making shipping destination dependent. **Please be sure to select the carrier that works best for you and your location prior to making payment** I will ship the day after I receive payment.
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(to be fair to all I do not accept offers nor end auctions early)
Thanks, Mike
**If return is desired; I will pay return shipping costs and refund full item purchase price and buyer pays initial shipping cost if item is as described in this listing**