USRA 2-8-2 Light Mikado

The USRA

Welcome to the TPF3 Edition of the United States Railroad Administration (USRA) 2-8-2 Light Mikado. One of the most numerous class of freight locomotives in the US post WW1.  It was one of the defacto design standards. A total around 1200  were built between originals and copies built by various railroads.  

Slight History

During the first world war the federal government enacted the USRA as an experiment to nationalize the railroads during a wartime emergency. This lasted from December of 1917 to March of 1920. They introduced standardized locomotive and rail car classes known as the USRA Standard.

Changes occurred quickly as once President Wilson issued the order for nationalization. All the railroads were organized into 3 divisions, East, West, and South. A reduction in passenger service occurred to help with decongestion of freight. The current number of locomotives and rolling stock was augmented by new production of up-to-date and standardized types/designed to be the best that could be produced to replace outdated equipment.

During the second world war the railroads started referring to the mikado's as MacArthur's after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. At the conclusion of the war the name Mikado soon returned.

Slim Mike?

This lighjt 2-8-2 comes with the following;

• Random Numbers! - They are not the TPF2 style either - No more having to use a cargo slot for the numbers! 
• RECOLOR! - I didn't do many recolors for TPF2 - Though the New of the USRA is recolorable! 
• Model Citizen Couplers
• MrCheesecake sounds 
• 2 version - 1 with and 1 without class lights
• 8 Camera Angles
• New Transformator in use! Look for speed based little pieces that make these locomotives just that much more alive! Train sway, particles, and slight lean in turns! 

No asset versions right now, will come later. 

STATS

• Available - 1918
• Speed - 59 MPH
• Horsepower - 2,991
• Tractive Effort - 54,723 lbs. 
• Weightt - 479,102 lbs

Please find the rest of my USRA collection and enjoy them on your railroads! Please post screenshots and videos! I love seeing people using my rolling stock! 

More locomotives and rolling stock in the future!