HO Class D 4 Truck Shay Locomotive SOU #4000 As Delivered (BLI8254)

HO Scale Class D 4-Truck Shay Locomotive, SOU No. 4000, As Delivered, is a detailed HO model designed for authentic operation on model railroad layouts. It reproduces the rugged geared steam hauler used in logging and other heavy industries, with a three-cylinder, four-truck design that delivers strong pulling power and stable performance on challenging curves and grades.

The model features a heavy die-cast boiler, tender, and chassis for weight and traction, plus a geared drive that mimics the real Shay's torque. Rubber traction tires boost pulling power, and directional front and rear lights, along with track-powered auxiliary lighting, enhance realism. An 8-ohm speaker is included to simplify adding DCC sound, and the Stealth Series DCC-Ready platform allows easy decoder installation. Finely detailed elements—engineer and fireman figures, handrails, ladders, conduits, generators, whistle, horn, brass bell—round out the presentation, while a minimum 22-inch radius is recommended for smooth operation.