PREORDER Broadway Limited Imports N 8381 2-8-0 Consolidation with Smoke, Denver & Rio Grande Western #1173 (Paragon4 DCC & Sound Equipped) | 356.99

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:

Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
Operating Smoke Unit with On/Off Switch - Note that N scale smoke units require a thin-viscosity smoke fluid such as JT's Mega Steam or Marklin's #02421
Three Drivers and All Tender Wheels Pick-up Electricity from Track
Die Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort
Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Additional Tractive Effort
Premium Caliber Painting
Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Piping, Tender Ladders, Whistle, and Bell
Prototypical Headlight and Rear Light Operation
Prototypical Sounds of an early USRA steam locomotive, with several alternative whistles
Operating Microtrains-compatible Couplers
Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches