Broadway Limited - 9183 PRR B6sb Steam Switcher #1446 Std DC

This Broadway Limited HO Scale PRR Class B6sb 0-6-0 Switcher is an iconic Pennsy switcher used in a variety of locations around the system. Commonly known as "shifters" on the PRR, the B6 class was the railroad's most successful steam switcher locomotive. 238 Class B6sb locomotives were constructed between 1916 and 1920. These locomotives were retrofitted with power reversers to make the frequent switching moves quicker and easier for crews that operated them. Class B6sb switchers could be found in major freight yards, passenger yards, and could occasionally be found on branch line duty. With over 36,000 lbs of tractive effort the 0-6-0s did their job effectively. Through World War I and II, they could be seen pretty much everywhere on the PRR. They were eventually pulled during the late 1940s and early 1950s in favor of diesel switchers. Today a single B6sb survives at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania located in Strasburg, Pennsylvania. These detailed models feature era-specific detailing and decoration, a flywheel-equipped drive and a die cast chassis for great performance. This Stealth Series no-sound/DCC-ready model operates on DC out of the box, or modelers can easily install their DCC decoder of choice. Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional, and other lights are always ON with track power. Additionally, some lighting functions may be missing depending on selected aftermarket decoder the modeler installs. It also features a built-in speaker so you won't have to add one later. Other features include a heavy die cast chassis and select roadname-specific details. Its wheels are profiled to operate on Code 70 and larger rail and curves of 18" radius but larger curves are recommended.