Broadway Limited 8398 2-8-0 Consolidation, ATSF 1978, No-Sound / DCC-Ready, N
Product Description
In the late 1800's, the 2-8-0 Consolidation quickly became a staple on railroads worldwide, offering a highly efficient alternative to the 2-6-0 Mogul. The Consolidations were capable of hauling trains twice as heavy at a fraction of the cost - - they revolutionized freight transportation.
Initially, only a few railroads adopted the design when Baldwin first introduced it. However, its reputation soared when the Pennsylvania Railroad made it their primary freight locomotive in 1875. In total, over 33,000 Consolidations were built in the U.S., with 12,000 exported and 21,000 serving domestically. The 2-8-0 wheel arrangement was also used in Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, South Africa and many other countries around the world.
Today many Consolidations are preserved with a few still operating in excursion service. One of the most notable is the Southern Railway Ks-1 class No. 722, which was run in excursion service until 1985, and is now being restored by the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.
Our first production run of these newly tooled Consolidation locomotives includes eight different railroad versions, plus one unlettered model for those who want to customize their own railroad. Models with the Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC decoder feature working smoke, while models with Stealth boards are DCC-Ready and come with an 8-ohm speaker already installed. Next18-compatible decoders can be easily added to these boards for even more control and features.
Industry-leading Model Features:
- Stealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound.
- Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional.
- Model comes with 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder.
- Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
- Die Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort
- Rubber Tires on One Driver for Additional Tractive Effort
- Premium Caliber Painting with Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
- Separately Controllable Headlight and Rear Light
- Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Ladders, Piping, Whistle, and Bell
- Operating Microtrains-compatible Couplers
- Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches