{"product_id":"38519-reindeer-flyer-25-ton-diesel-loco-battery-r-c-w-sound-g-scale","title":"38519 Reindeer Flyer 25-Ton Diesel, Battery R\/C Sound (G-Scale)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38519 Reindeer Flyer 25-Ton Diesel Locomotive, Battery-Powered R\/C, w\/Sound (G-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestive Christmas-themed decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed GE 25-Ton diesel electric locomotive with lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple R\/C Pocket Remote with pre-programmed buttons to control speed and direction (based on power speed steps) plus horn (button II) and bell (button I)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely powered by 6 'AAA' rechargeable batteries (batteries not included), h\u003cspan\u003eigh-capacity rechargeable batteries recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful 5-pole precision can-type ball-bearing motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous molded-on details including lights, springs, bolts and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied handrails, coupler lift-bar, and steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating directional headlights and cab interior light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4 heavy-duty hard chrome-plated ball-bearing wheels, each with a traction tire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook and loop type couplers (ready for easy installation of Kadee® 831 or 909 knuckle couplers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated with incredibly tough weather-resistant materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 80' R\/C range (30 meters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIncluded pocket remote operates on a standard CR2025 battery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor is completely isolated from track power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 600mm \/ 23.6”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother industry first from PIKO! 25-Ton diesel locos factory-equipped for full battery-powered operation, with PIKO R\/C and realistic TCS digital sound built-in. Run the train over any track - clean, dirty or unpowered, even across the floor! It's all controlled from the convenient Pocket Remote, included with the loco. \u003cbr\u003eSix standard size 'AAA' rechargeable batteries (not included, high-capacity rechargeables are recommended) allow for long running time.The quick-change battery clip is located inside the engine hood and the front panel snaps off for easy access. 8 selectable R\/C channels allow running multiple locos independently, or controlling multiple locos together in one train consist. What could be more fun than one PIKO 25-Tonner? A double-header, triple-header, or more! \u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the bright directional LED constant lights and cab interior light, the highly realistic digital sound is a joint development of PIKO and TCS, a name already well-respected for digital sound decoder technology. Numerous authentic sounds function automatically. And, if the powerful high-fidelity sound is a bit much, there's an easily-reached volume control in the loco cab. Press a button on the remote to turn on the bell as the train pulls out of a station. Press again to turn it off. Press and hold another button to blow the horn as long as desired. Give the correct two blasts when starting in forward, and three in reverse, or a few quick warnings to clear the tracks. Even blow the grade crossing pattern of two longs, a short and a long blast. All this realistic control is easy with just one hand, at up to 80' range—unaffected by daylight and big enough for the great outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE PROTOTYPE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE 25-Ton diesel locomotives are small, two-axle industrial diesel switching locomotives. They were procured by many railroads and shortlines in North America, starting before the Second World War, as American railroads began converting from steam to diesel power. General Electric started in 1938 with the construction of small diesel-electric locomotives.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom this point on, these compact locomotives were used on both standard and narrow-gauge lines for local switching service and operation in industrial plants. All GE-built 25-Ton locomotives had a Cummins 150 hp diesel engine turning a generator, which powered a traction motor on a single axle. The other axle was connected via chain-drive.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe locos were known for their excellent pulling power compared to their size and were popular with operating crews. The locomotives had a maximum speed of about 20 mph. Production lasted for decades with relatively little change, finally ending in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were the best-selling small diesel locomotives in America, and many were exported to other markets. Over time, GE made various production modifications, and numerous further changes were made by railroad shops crews. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany are still in use today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDon't forget to download the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/PIKO_25-Ton-Diesel-Info-Booklet_low.pdf?10762605788614708974\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG-Scale GE 25-Ton Diesel Information Booklet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-shop.de\/is.php?id=35049\" title=\"Battery-Power, R\/C 25-Ton Diesel Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e38515 Instructions\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-shop.de\/is.php?id=35049\" title=\"38515 Spare Parts List\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.piko-shop.de\/is.php?id=35049\" title=\"Battery-Power, R\/C 25-Ton Diesel Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/35041-90-7001.pdf?122\" title=\"35041 Instructions Manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e35041 Instructions Manual\u003c\/a\u003e (Remote specific instructions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49127483506931,"sku":"38519","price":624.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/38519_web.png?v=1779923305","url":"https:\/\/www.piko-america.com\/products\/38519-reindeer-flyer-25-ton-diesel-loco-battery-r-c-w-sound-g-scale","provider":"PIKO America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}