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 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”
