Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is June 23rd, 2026
After closing, if not in stock, you may join the Waitlist and we will attempt to acquire one for you.
Estimated Delivery Date Is: November 2026
Product Information:
As World War II drew to a close in 1945, the Reading Railroad evaluated its existing fleet of motive power and realized it lacked the “super-power” steam locomotives that many other railroads owned and operated. The need for more powerful locomotives became increasingly urgent, but wartime restrictions limited the railroad’s ability to acquire new engines. As a result, the Reading turned to its own roster for a solution.
The rugged I10-sa Class 2-8-0 Consolidation proved to be an ideal candidate for conversion. Reading began an ambitious in-house rebuilding program, transforming 30 of these locomotives into the new T-1 Class 4-8-4 Northern.
Features:
- Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back-EMF for Superb Slow-Speed Operation in DC and DCC
- Stealth models include a factory-installed speaker and a Next18 DCC interface, making decoder installation quick and easy.
- Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy-load towing and smooth slow-speed operation
- Operating Smoke Unit with On/Off Switch (Note: N scale smoke units require low-viscosity smoke fluid such as JT’s Mega-Steam or Märklin No. 02421 smoke fluid)
- Extra Built-in Capacitance for More Consistent Electrical Pickup
- Die-Cast Locomotive Body with Die-Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort
- Rubber Tire on One Driver for Additional Tractive Effort
- Premium Caliber Painting with Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
- Prototypical Lighting with Separately Controllable Headlight and Rear Light
- Many Separately Applied Details including Handrails, Ladders, Piping, Whistle, and Bell
- Operating Micro-Trains® Compatible Couplers
- Operates on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches
- Accurate Prototypical Sounds for the Reading T-1 Northern