For the first time in N scale BLI is bringing out the USRA Light and Heavy 2 8 2 designs commonly called Heavy Mikados and Light Mikados There were 233 original USRA Heavy 2 8 2 s built plus another 957 copies covering 23 railroads It was an extremely successful design The USRA Heavy Mikados used pretty much the same running gear as the Light Mik s but the boilers were 10 inches larger in diameter and they had larger cylinders as well Tractive effort was about 10 higher for the heavy 2 8 2 s As for the USRA Light Mikados the USRA built 625 total with 641 copies built after the USRA ended control With copies over 50 railroads used the USRA Light 2 8 2 s BLI s models follow the original designs closely Railroad specific variations are not modeled on these locomotives In most instances we offer two locomotive numbers for each railroad and we are offering a painted model black with no lettering Features . Die Cast Body with Die Cast chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort. Traction Tires for Additional Tractive Effort. 2 Operating MicroTrains 1015 or Compatible Couplers. Separately Applied Handrails Ladders Whistle and Brass Bell. Will Operate on Code 55 70 and 80 Rail Specifications . Scale N. Radius 9 75