{"product_id":"38518","title":"38518 PIKO G British Railway 25-Ton Diesel (Track-Powered)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38518 British Railway GE 25-Ton Diesel Locomotive, \u003cspan\u003eTrack-Powered (Non-Sound) \u003c\/span\u003e(G-Scale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed GE 25-Ton diesel electric locomotive with lights\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful 5-pole precision can-type ball-bearing motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous molded-on details including lights, springs, bolts and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied handrails, coupler lift-bar, and steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating white directional lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic cab interior with space for engineer figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty, durable hard chrome ball-bearing wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook and loop type couplers (ready for easy installation of Kadee® 831 or 909 knuckle couplers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and clean lettering and logo designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated with incredibly tough weather-resistant materials\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 600mm \/ 23.6”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't forget to download the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1960\/4221\/files\/PIKO_25-Ton-Diesel-Info-Booklet_low.pdf?10762605788614708974\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG-Scale GE 25-Ton Diesel Information Booklet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE PROTOTYPE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE 25-Ton diesel locomotives are small, two-axle industrial diesel switching locomotives. They were procured by many railroads and shortlines in North America, starting before the Second World War, as American railroads began converting from steam to diesel power. General Electric started in 1938 with the construction of small diesel-electric locomotives.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom this point on, these compact locomotives were used on both standard and narrow-gauge lines for local switching service and operation in industrial plants. All GE-built 25-Ton locomotives had a Cummins 150 hp diesel engine turning a generator, which powered a traction motor on a single axle. The other axle was connected via chain-drive.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe locos were known for their excellent pulling power compared to their size and were popular with operating crews. The locomotives had a maximum speed of about 20 mph. Production lasted for decades with relatively little change, finally ending in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were the best-selling small diesel locomotives in America, and many were exported to other markets. Over time, GE made various production modifications, and numerous further changes were made by railroad shops crews. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany are still in use today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67578422755607,"sku":"38518","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/38518_r_webB_1024x1024_0009752e-33a0-4f9d-8f99-65d560b19a92.jpg?v=1790380333","url":"https:\/\/reeds-hobbies.com\/products\/38518","provider":"Reed's Hobby Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}