HO 2-6-2 Prairie Locomotive w/ Smoke - Baltimore & Ohio® #2458
HO 2-6-2 Prairie Locomotive w/ Smoke - Baltimore & Ohio® #2458
In the early 1900s, 2-6-2 locomotives were developed for use on the prairies of the American Midwest, earning them the nickname "Prairies."
Overview
These locomotives often outlasted their more modern and efficient counterparts in branchline operations, thanks to their relatively light weight, ability to operate effectively in reverse, and capable speed range.
Features
- Precision motor
- Electrically isolated motor to allow hardwiring of DCC decoder
- Operating headlight
- Highly detailed painted bodies with precision graphics
- See-through drive wheels with spokes
- Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours on locomotive
- Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II coupler on the rear of the tender
- Product Measurements: L 10 in., W 1.5 in., H 2 in.
- Completely hidden drivetrain
- Operating puffing smoke unit (non-toxic smoke fluid included)
- Separately applied metal handrails
- Die-cast chassis
- Metal siderods
- Wire-free drawbar connection between locomotive and tender
- Performs best on 18" radius curves or greater
- Retail Package Measurements: L 13 in., W 1.8 in., H 3.5 in
