Missouri Pacific LEGACY Atlantic #5521

Atlantics ruled the rails in the first decade of the 20th Century as the premier examplesof passenger power on railroads across the country. Retaining the large drivers andsimple, compact designs of the century before, their balance and speed madethem perfect for the passenger trains of the era. As passenger trains became longerand heavier with the conversion to steel car construction, many railroads bumpedtheir Atlantics down to secondary trains as larger Pacifics rose up to meet the growingbusiness.Despite their smaller size, hundreds of these locomotives continued to serve tothe final years of steam operation – a testimony to sound and efficient design.Some roads like the Missouri Pacific, Pennsylvania and Southern Pacific continued torefine their Atlantics into modern, albeit compact, steam power which could rival theperformance of many larger locomotives.Inspired by a Southern Pacific prototype but typical of designs on many railroadsat the time, these Atlantics will be right at home in passenger service on your layout.Limiteds, locals or milk runs, wood cars or steel – the Atlantic is a perfect choice. Andwith its smaller frame, the Atlantic will look great on tighter curves and smaller layouts.All the LEGACY power, features, and sounds you need and want in a locomotive thatwon’t break your curves or your budget!