Prototype Info

The 2-8-0 steam engine was first developed in 1864-1865 to provide power for heavy trains running at moderate speeds, especially on steep grades. Alexander Mitchell, the chief mechanic for the Lehigh and Maloney Railroad, an eastern Pennsylvania coal hauler, designed the original 2-8-0. The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) was the first to put the 2-8-0 type engine on the rails when they rebuilt a Baldwin flexible-beam engine to a 2-8-0 configuration. For more than forty years, the 2-8-0 Consolidation was America’s standard freight locomotive, working hard on virtually every railroad.

Atlas model features a die-cast metal locomotive boiler, chassis and tender, each 2-8-0 is equipped with the state-of-the-art Proto-Sound 3.0 system for an incredible operating experience. You’ll be amazed at how slowly and smoothly she runs - up and down grades and around corners with or without a load. And when you see her smoke, with each puff timed to the revolutions of the drivers, you’ll know that you’ve just obtained the best value in model railroading.

Features

• Die-Cast Boiler and Chassis
• Metal Wheels and Axles
• Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor
• Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell
• Decorative Metal Whistle
• Constant Voltage Headlight
• Die-Cast Truck Sides
• Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler
• Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke System
• Operating firebox flicker
• Colorful Paint Scheme
• Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments
• Die-cast metal tender body
• Wireless Drawbar
• Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Passenger Station Proto-Effects
• Unit Measures:19 1/4” x 2 1/2” x 3 3/4”
• Minimum radius curve: O-36 (3-Rail)
• Minimum diameter curve: 36” (2-Rail)
• All new PCB DRAWING BAR design for connection between the engine and tender.
• Lost wax details on boiler body
• Improved Back tender ladder
• Gang plank with diamond plating between tender and engine- stamped brass material
• Boiler features: Headlight/Fire Box Light/Interior Cabin Light/ Marker Front – All LEDs
• Tender contains: LED Tailight (Backuplight)

About Atlas O Premier Locomotives

Atlas O Premier locomotives and rolling stock are highly detailed models that faithfully recreate the prototype down to the paint scheme and even railroad-specific details. They are usually offered in two styles--3-Rail and 2-Rail and come equipped with Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring Freight Yard Proto-Effects. Atlas O Premier Locomotives come in a range of models that cover a variety of eras, so no matter what time period you are modeling, you are getting a fantastic-looking and smooth-running locomotive that will serve you well for years to come.

About Atlas Model Railroad Company

The primary mission of Atlas is to produce and offer to the public, multiple scale lines of high quality, model railroad products based on prototype information. Atlas’ philosophy is based on a dedicated commitment to prototype research, design and construction. The desired and demanded goal is to create, market and distribute durable operational scale models utilizing the full range of exacting detail which accurately depicts life-sized objects, while providing exceptional service to Atlas customers. In 1999, Atlas O was founded so that the hallmark of Atlas products in HO & N could be offered to O scale modelers. Since then, the product line has expanded to include a vast library of track pieces, accessories, as well as rolling stock and locomotives.

By keeping up the high standards set by Steve Schaffan those many years ago, Atlas will remain a leader in innovation and technology in the model railroading industry for years to come. Although many things have changed since Atlas incorporation in 1949, they follow the tradition and values of their founders. As Atlas have for the last 50 years, they will continue to produce quality, precision products for the model railroad enthusiast.

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