PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-8-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, usually in a leading truck, eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and no trailing wheels. This design allowed for more tractive effort with two additional driving axles and a larger boiler.

From its introduction in 1866, the 2-8-0 design was considered to be the ultimate heavy-freight locomotive. The 2-8-0’s forte was starting and moving “impressive loads at unimpressive speeds” and its versatility gave the 2-8-0 its longevity. In 1915, it was realized that no further development was possible with a locomotive of this wheel arrangement.

2-8-0 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• See-through cab windows

• Separately applied wire-form details

• Smoke stack

• Boiler mounted bell

• Bi-directional LED constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent

• 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble-free operation

• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation

• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow

• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power

• McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers

• DCC Ready 21 pin plug

• Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track

• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box

• Painted and printed for realistic decoration

• Highly-detailed, injection-molded body

• Minimum radius: 18”

• Recommended radius: 22”

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound

• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC

• Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode

• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode

• Precision slow speed control

• Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights

• Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes

• CV chart included in the box

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