Prototype: New York Central (NYC) class H6 general purpose locomotive. United States Railroad Administration (USRA) standard design ''Mikado'' 2-8-2. Model: Locomotive comes with a digital decoder for the international DCC system, controlled high efficiency propulsion and sound effects generator. High efficiency motor with bell-shaped armature in the boiler. 4 axles powered. Can be retrofitted with a smoke generator (M?rklin 72270). Headlight and smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Headlight is maintenance-free LED. Wheels have RP 25 profile. Speed-dependent steam locomotive sounds, whistle, and bell, simulation of squealing brakes, acceleration and braking delay can all be controlled digitally. Non-functioning prototype coupler on the front. Working American style automatic knuckle coupler on the rear. Close coupling between the tender and locomotive. Separately applied metal handrails. Many separately applied details. Figures of locomotive engineer and fireman included. Length over couplers 290 mm / 11-7/16''.