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.
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This is a Broadway Limited 7223 N Scale Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive with 22I Tender, Paragon 4 Sound/DC/DCC #2199. 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, Extra Built-in Capacitance for more Consistent Electrical Pick-up, Diecast Locomotive Body with Diecast Chassis for H… Availability: Ships in 3 to 5 Business Days. Trainz Product Id: 12583743.