HO Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive D&RGW #944 (ATH84981)

HO scale Old Time 2-8-0 locomotive in Rio Grande (D&RGW) livery recreates a classic heavy-freight steam engine. This ready-to-run model is designed for authentic look and dependable performance on a home layout, capturing the era's distinctive balance of power and proportion.

Details such as see-through cab windows, wire-form details, a smoke stack, and a boiler-mounted bell elevate realism, while bi-directional LED lighting keeps the headlight bright in either direction. A 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and a multi-link drive train delivers smooth, quiet operation, supported by an all-wheel drive system and electrical pickup for reliable power. The heavy die-cast frame provides traction, and McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers pair with nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours for smooth performance on common track. The model arrives fully assembled and painted, with a highly detailed injection-molded body, and it runs on minimum radii of 18 inches (22 inches recommended). It is DCC-ready with a 21-pin plug, and sound-equipped variants add onboard DCC with SoundTraxx Ecomani sound for full DCC functionality, DC compatibility, and CV-adjustable performance (CV chart included).