Description

Prototypes in service 1954 to the present – several preserved today! Used in helper, yard, transfer, heavy freight and branch line service.

Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Features:
Large Circle Logo
Working Pyle-National beacon
Brass Nathan P5 air horn
Brass Firecracker radio antenna
Long hood with 48″ fans
Crew speaker with conduit
Pyle dual sealed-beam headlights
Missabe-style bracket with bell
2 all-weather windows with “glass”
Large winterization hatch with photo-etched grille
Dynamic brakes
Rolled-style handrail stanchions
Drop steps
Pilots with footboards and MU cable boxes
MU hoses

Features:
Road- and era-specific details
Early Flexicoil sideframes with brake cylinders and piping
Cab interior with crew
Formed wire grab irons
Etched-metal lift rings
21-pin DCC plug
Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
All-wheel drive and electrical pick up
5 pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, quiet running
Easy multiple-unit operation
Superb paint and lettering
Warm white LED constant and directional headlights
Heavy die-cast metal underframe
Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers