PREORDER Athearn ATH85009 HO Old Time 2-8-0, GN #1140 w/ DCC & Sound

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AthearnSKU: ATH85009

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Description

Overview

MODEL 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 EQUPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

  • Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Ecomani 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

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 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.

Specifications

DCC: Ready/21-Pin NEM
SOUND: Ready
WHEEL CONFIGURATION: 2-8-0
LIGHTED: LED Lighting
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Is Assembly Required: No

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