LGB Southern RR, 2-8-2, MIKADO, NIB Start Price USD 950.00 Current Price USD 1,002.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location Arlington, Virginia See more about 'LGB Southern RR, 2-8-2, MIKADO, NIB' Description The 2-8-2 "Mikados" were among the most successful steam locomotives of all time.  The first Mikados were built in 1897 at the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the narrow gauge railways of Japan.  During World War I, the United States Railroad Administration adopted the Mikado as its standard freight locomotive, and more than a thousand "Mikes" were delivered to more than a dozen railways.  In this auction you are bidding on the Southern Railroad's version of the famous "Mike" locomotive.  This LGB model is NEW IN THE BOX.  It has never been run.  The LGB Mikado includes: Weather-resistant construction factory-installed onboard decoder for MTS and analog operation opening cab roof vents opening firebox door four-way power control switch protected gearbox with seven-pole Buhler motor articulated drive for short-radius "R1" curve compatibility digital electronic sound: synchronized steam chuffs bell and whistle sounds brake sounds air pump and feedwater pump sounds volume control smoke generator simulated fire box fire length: 36.6 inches A great buy just in time for Christmas. Place a Bid!