Model is based on Baldwin 1889 prototype. Motor located in tender, resulting in a more prototypical appearing locomotive. All drivers are powered, with 2 axles directly gear driven. Traction tires on 2 axles. Prototypical flangeless middle drivers for negotiating sharp curves.
Electrical pickup is off both the tender wheels and locomotive drivers.
Quality 5-pole skew wound open frame motor with flywheel. Highly detailed moldings. Operational cab roof vent. A 8006 Central Pacific, Road No. The actual production model will have many refinements over the sample that is illustrated.