Description: Moving logs was tough work in the mid-19th century and many operators began using railroads to speed up production and delivery. With no need for permanent track, logging lines were built fast and cheap. Uneven roadbed, sharp curves and steep grades proved too much for conventional rod-driven steam locomotives so loggers, engineers and inventors began developing gear-driven locos that could handle both adverse track conditions and heavy loads. The fastest, last and, arguably the best of the three prominent types of the period would soon be known by the name of its inventor - Charles Heisler. Heislers were produced until 1941 in 2 and 3-Truck variants. The shaft driven third truck held an extended water supply. Of the over 600 produced, a remarkable 30 have been preserved. This incredible AHM5168D Deep River Logging 2-Truck Heisler Logging Locomotive was made in Italy by Rivarossi and, boy, did they nail it. So to speak. With flawless and reliable mechanical engineering and heavy loads of detail the Rivarossi Heislers are some of the most fascinating and remarkable blue collar locos ever made. FEATURES: Realistic operating piston/universal joint drive shaft system.One-piece boiler, cab and tender of pressure-cast high impact plastic.Castings are sharp and clean and include highly detailed boiler fronts, smoke stacks, valves, pipes and rivet heads.Real Brass fittings and 3-piece bell.Powerful can motor.All metal gears assembled on knurled axles.Authentic brass hex-head screws for side rods.Heavy cast metal locomotive and tender frames.Upgraded w/Front & Rear All-Metal Kadee Knuckle Couplers. Great Condition with Original box. .
Price: 299.99 USD
Location: Wethersfield, Connecticut
End Time: 2025-01-25T02:35:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Power Type: DC
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Color: Black
Replica of: see pics
Wheel Configuration: see pics
Material: plastic & metal
Scale: 1:87
MPN: does not apply
Control System: Analog
Age Level: 9 and up
Item Length: 9 in
Gauge: HO
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Rivarossi
Type: Locomotive
Rail System: Two-Rail System
Corporate Roadname: DEEP RIVER LOGGING
Theme: LOGGING
Features: Light Function, Limited Edition, Tender
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy