Athearn HO 85012 Old Time 2-8-0, Denver and Rio Grande Western #947

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 Al