HO Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive D&RGW #947 (ATH84982)

HO Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive in D&RGW livery is a ready-to-run HO-scale steam locomotive designed to bring a classic heavy freight engine to life on a model railroad. Fully assembled and decorated, it features see-through cab windows, separate wire-form detailing, a smoke stack, and a boiler-mounted bell. A heavy die-cast frame provides traction, while a 5-pole motor with precision flywheels and a multi-link drive ensures smooth, quiet operation. All-wheel drive with precise gears and reliable electrical pickup delivers dependable pulling power, and McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers keep cars coupled securely. Nickel-plated, blackened machined RP25 wheels run on most HO tracks, with DCC Ready 21-pin plug for easy digital control, and the model is tuned for reliable performance on tight curves (minimum 18 inches; 22 inches recommended).

Sound-equipped variants add onboard DCC decoding with SoundTraxx Ecomani sound, delivering locomotive audio that works in both DC and DCC, with full DCC functionality and NMRA compatibility. You can program a multiple-unit lashup with a lead unit’s horn, bell, and lights, and many functions are adjustable via CV changes (CV chart included). The 2-8-0 wheel arrangement reflects its historical role as a powerful heavy freight locomotive, providing both authentic silhouette and commanding presence on the layout.