{"product_id":"mth-standard-gauge-400e-black-brass-steam-engine-proto-sound-3-10-1349-1","title":"O MTH Std. Gauge Tinplate Black W\/Brass 400E Std. Gauge Steam Engine W\/Proto-Sound 3.0 - 10-1349-1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMTH Standard Gauge 400E Steam Engine with Proto-Sound 3.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the legendary power and craftsmanship of the \u003cstrong\u003eMTH Standard Gauge 400E Steam Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e, a faithful recreation of Lionel's iconic 1931 locomotive. This museum-quality model brings the golden age of standard gauge railroading to your layout with authentic details, modern electronics, and impressive scale presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The largest and most powerful model locomotive ever built,\" proclaimed the 1931 catalog that introduced the 400E. Lionel spared no hyperbole in announcing its new steam engine: \"Never before in the history of model train building has such a powerful locomotive been offered the American boy. This new 400E is the master of them all — a veritable giant of the rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In its creation, Lionel engineers have faithfully reproduced in steel, copper, brass and nickel, all of those fine and minute details that are found only in the largest, most modern railroad engines. Its long, low lines, its beauty of color and design and its mechanical precision opens the door for every boy to greater fun and enjoyment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalog cover depicted a real engineer praising the model to a pair of knicker-clad boys: \"'Just like mine' says Bob Butterfield, engineer of the 20th Century Limited.\" Apparently the engineer of the New York Central 4-6-4 Hudson ignored the fact that the 400E was short one set of drivers, to enable it to negotiate standard gauge curves. The inside of the catalog featured three more engineers praising the realism of Lionel's models, with the slogan \"Lionel trains are the trains railroad men buy for their boys.\" Outfit No. 423E, a freight set headed by the 400E, would set you back $72.50 in 1931 — about the same price as a train trip from Chicago to San Francisco, including a sixteen-day stay in the city by the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Features and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamped Steel Boiler\u003c\/strong\u003e – Authentic construction with period-correct proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDie-Cast Metal Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e – Durable construction for years of reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDie-Cast Metal Tender Body\u003c\/strong\u003e – Substantial weight and realistic appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaked Enamel Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – Black with brass trim and accents for a classic look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Handrails, Whistle and Bell\u003c\/strong\u003e – Finely detailed brass appointments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Wheels and Axles\u003c\/strong\u003e – Smooth rolling performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Latch Couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e – Operating couplers for authentic switching operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototypical Rule 17 Lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e – Realistic lighting effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstant Voltage LED Headlight\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bright, consistent illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating LED Firebox Glow\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds realism to the cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Precision Flywheel-Equipped Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e – Smooth starts and consistent speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke System\u003c\/strong\u003e – Realistic smoke effects timed to wheel rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments\u003c\/strong\u003e – Precise operation at any speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard DCC\/DCS Decoder\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compatible with Digital Command Control and MTH's DCS system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring Freight Yard Proto-Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rich sound library with authentic steam locomotive sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black with brass trim and accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped steel boiler and die-cast metal tender body with baked enamel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful precision flywheel-equipped motor for smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onboard DCC\/DCS decoder with full Proto-Sound 3.0 and Digital Command System (DCS) featuring freight yard Proto-Effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constant voltage LED headlight and operating LED firebox glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synchronized puffing ProtoSmoke system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal handrails, whistle, bell, wheels, and axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCouplers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operating metal latch couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 1\/2\" L × 4 1\/4\" W × 5 3\/4\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Curve Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates on STD-42 curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-1349-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Locomotive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MTH 400E represents the pinnacle of standard gauge modeling, combining vintage aesthetics with modern command control technology. Whether you're a collector of tinplate classics or an operator seeking impressive motive power for your standard gauge layout, this locomotive delivers authentic detail, powerful performance, and the legendary Proto-Sound 3.0 system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/o-locomotives\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/standard-gauge\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eStandard Gauge trains\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to build your dream layout. 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