{"product_id":"ath84981-athearn-ho","title":"ATH84981 Athearn HO 2-8-0, D\u0026RGW #944","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive, D\u0026amp;RGW #944\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-content main-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied wire-form details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoiler mounted bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBi-directional LED constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for trouble-free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Ready 21 pin plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel plated, blackened machined wheels machined metal wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brand of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted and printed for realistic decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly-detailed, injection-molded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51798887629079,"sku":"ATH84981","price":214.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5923\/4839\/files\/ATH84981.jpg?v=1768337497","url":"https:\/\/reeds-hobbies.com\/products\/ath84981-athearn-ho","provider":"Reed's Hobby Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}