HO BACHMANN 44-TON B&O SWITCHER

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BACHMANN ITEM 80044. THIS HO SCALE B&O SWITCHER IS A MODEL of switchers first built in 1940. Nearly 400 of these sturdy diesel locomotives were produced by General Electric for sale around the world. At 88,000 pounds, the 44 Ton Switcher was designed specifically as the heaviest allowable locomotive for one-man operation. Used primarily for light industrial work, the 44 Ton Switcher was equipped with caterpillar engines that generated approximately 400 horsepower. Last produced in 1956, many are still in operation today. A perennial favorite in the Spectrum® line, the 44 Ton Switcher has been upgraded with new superstructure tooling. die-cast chassis and gear towers centered can motor with eight- wheel drive low current draw RP25 wheel contours E-Z Mate ® Mark II couplers LAST ONE AVAILABLE