HO ATH 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive, DRGW #685
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HO ATH 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive, DRGW #685

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2-8-0 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

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

Product Specs

Axles
10
Coupler Style
McHenry Scale Knuckle
Full Road Name
Denver and Rio Grande Western
Lighting
LED
Minimum Radius
18" (457 mm)
Reporting Mark
DRGW
Scale
HO
Sound
No
Sub Brand
ATHEARN