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The Y6b was known as the workhorse of the Norfolk & Western railroad.
Starting with locomotive #2120 in 1936, the Y6 class would become the final refinement of the 2-8-8-2 design,
and the Y6b is considered the epitome of the compound mallet development.
The N&W shops in Roanoke, Virginia gave all Y Class engine and tender axles roller bearings and they used the same outside frame lead truck as the Class A.
The trailing truck was also equipped with roller bearings which were fit into an outside frame design.
With these improvements, the Y6's cost considerably more than their earlier brethren,
but the maintenance records show that these locomotives had a time available for assignment far superior to any of the predecessors.
The Y6b had a starting tractive effort in simple configuration of 152,206 pounds.
In the compound mode, a tractive effort of 126,838 was achieved.
The locomotives delivered 5,500 horsepower.
The Y6b locomotive weight was 582,900 lbs with 522,850 lbs directly on the drivers.
When the N&W ceased their mainline steam operations in 1959, 50 of the Y6s were still running out serviceable miles in the coal fields
waiting for the final order of diesels to replace them.
Industry-leading Model Features:
ALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring Rolling Thunder
Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
Die Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort
Rubber Tires for Additional Tractive Effort
Prototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, and Cab Light
Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Ladders, Piping, Whistle, and Bell
Operating Microtrains-compatible Couplers
Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches
Accurate Prototypical Sounds for the N&W Y6b 2-8-8-2 Engines
Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:
Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Built-In capacitor pack to navigate imperfect track
Capacitor Pack automatically disabled on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro
Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
Switcher Mode for precise low speed control.
Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
High Resolution Audio
Quillable Whistle for various whistle lengths and patterns
Choice of 3 selectable Horns
Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
Johnson Bar Sound at Direction Change
Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal - When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot. When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse. toots three times.
Chuff sound intensity varies with load ( NO SMOKE FEATURE )
Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings
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