HO QR National Bronco ser1 #2309 w/Sound

The maxi - overhaul project commenced in 1997 as an upgrade and overhaul program for sixty 12 cylinder Clyde locomotives, from the 1550, 2400, 2450 and 2470 classes. A range of modifications were applied to the donor locos, the most notable being the fitting of a turbocharger (in place of the two Rootes Blowers), adding an extra 50% to the power rating. They were also fitted with Dash-2 electronics, DTC computer, etc.The so called "maxi cab" also featured, this becoming the QR mainline loco standard. It was deemed necessary to renumber the locos due to the major changes made. 1564D was the first prototype, emerging as 2301 in late 1997. A second prototype, 2320, was built from 1570D and outshopped in early 1998. The numbering scheme grouped the locos according to the classes they were sourced from, and left gaps for potential additions to the 60. Generally, the 1550 class was tackled first, followed by the 2400, 2450 and 2470 classes. Of these, only the 2450 class was made extinct by the program. ATP was fitted to 28 of the 60.

Features:

-Ready to Run

-5 Pole Skew Wound Motor

-Brass Flywheel

-All Wheel Drive Pick Up

-Blackened Metal Disc Wheels

-Metal Chassis

-Factory Painted Decorated

-4 Liveries Available

-4 Body Versions

-Driver Engineer where applicable