HO 200T Crane and Tender D&RGW #28 / X-3338 (ATH75423)

HO Scale 200-Ton Crane and Tender for D&RGW No. 28 is a detailed, ready-to-run model designed to simulate a heavy-lift crane on HO-scale layouts. The crane sits on a flatcar and features a rotating boom with a lift mechanism to raise and lower the boom and blocks, plus boom support arms for stability. It rolls on machined metal wheels with RP25 contours and is weighted for steady performance on layout curves. Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers enable prototypical coupling, while the highly detailed injection-molded body is painted and printed for realistic decoration. An 18-inch minimum radius ensures smooth operation on most HO layouts.

In real railroading, 200-ton cranes were positioned by locomotives and often moved with additional cars to provide braking power during transit, a heritage detail that adds authenticity to layout scenes. This crane and tender captures that history, giving hobbyists a convincing centerpiece for heavy-lift operations in yards, maintenance facilities, or construction-diorama settings.