In 1939, twelve of the Lima-built 2-8-8-4s began hauling heavy freight and passenger consists on the Rio Grande Division. Producing 6,000 horsepower, they streaked across the Southwest at a top speed of 75 miles per hour.
Item Tag: 6-38031
LIONEL TMCC #3809 SOUTHERN PACIFIC AC-9 2-8-8-4 ARTICULATED STEAM ENGINE WITH TENDER. O GAUGE THREE RAIL. Scale front coupler with interchangeable O gauge coupler. 2-8-8-4 Southern Pacific AC-9 Loco&Tender-7/03 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.