Description
DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED
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.
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"
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.
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"
