Akane HO Scale Brass C&O 2-6-6-6 Class H-8 Allegheny Steam Locomotive & Tender
Factory Boxed | Road Number #1602 | Painted & Lettered | Smooth Bench-Tested Runner
Up for sale is a classic, highly collectible HO Scale Brass 2-6-6-6 Class H-8 Allegheny articulated steam locomotive and tender manufactured in Japan by Akane. Renowned for their heavy die-cast-feel brass construction and robust pulling power, this vintage Akane model beautifully captures the sheer mass of the ultimate Chesapeake & Ohio mainline beast.
Item Condition & Bench Performance Details:
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Operational Status: Runs Well. Fully bench-tested by our shop technicians. The massive articulated gear assemblies and linkage operate smoothly in both forward and reverse with stable, predictable current pickup.
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Cosmetic Condition: Excellent Condition. It features a clean, classic satin black paint scheme with crisp gold "Chesapeake & Ohio" lettering on the tender and road number #1602 cleanly applied to the cab sides (see IMG_8646.jpg and IMG_8647.jpg).
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Underside Wear: The driver treads, contact wipers, and undercarriage are exceptionally clean, displaying minimal runtime and well-preserved plating (see IMG_8652.jpg). No signs of zinc pest, corrosion, or heavy layout fatigue.
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Packaging: Comes complete in its iconic original white-and-teal Akane "The Champion of HO Locomotives" presentation box with clean, updated protective foam inserts to safeguard the delicate brass details during transit (see IMG_8646.jpg and IMG_8647.jpg).
Specifications:
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Manufacturer / Importer: Akane Model Railroad Company (Made in Japan)
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Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
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Locomotive Type: Articulated Steam
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Wheel Configuration: 2-6-6-6 (Allegheny Class H-8)
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Road Name / No.: Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) #1602
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Material: Brass Construction
Shipping & Handling:
- Fast, secure/insured shipping
- Ships in recycled / reused packaging to help reduce waste
- Combined shipping available on multiple items. We will send you a refund for the difference in shipping.
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