Athearn Ready To Roll PRR 2-8-0 Locomotive Unknown
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * DCC Ready 21 pin plug * Nickel plated, blackened machined wheels machined metal Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives , wheels 2-8-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track one axle, usually in a leading truck, eight powered and coupled * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box driving wheels on four axles, and no trailing wheels. This design * Painted and printed for realistic decoration allowed for more tractive effort with two additional driving axles and a * Highly-detailed, injection-molded body larger boiler. * Minimum radius: 18" * Recommended radius: 22" 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. $239.99 w/o SOUND | $309.99 w/ SOUND Items listed are subject to cancellation if pre-order minimum production quantities are not met. VISIT Your Local Retailer CLICK Athearn.com CALL 1.800.338.4639
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