{"product_id":"ath84984","title":"HO Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive SOU #723 (ATH84984)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eHO Scale Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive, Southern Railway #723, is a detailed, ready-to-run steam locomotive designed to anchor an HO-scale freight roster. It features see-through cab windows, wire-form details, a smoke stack, and a boiler-mounted bell, complemented by bi-directional LED lighting that keeps the headlight bright in either direction. Powered by a robust five-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and a multi-link drive, it delivers smooth, quiet operation, while all-wheel drive and precise gears ensure steady performance and reliable electrical pickup. The heavy die-cast frame adds traction and pulling power, with McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for easy coupling. With a DCC-ready 21-pin plug and nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours, it rolls on most HO track and arrives fully assembled, painted, and decorated for realism. It is built for HO layouts with an 18-inch minimum radius and is best on 22-inch curves or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eSound-equipped versions feature an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Ecomani sound; the sound unit operates in both DC and DCC modes, with full DCC functionality when in DCC mode. All functions are NMRA-compatible in DCC mode, delivering precise slow-speed control. You can program a multi-unit lashup with the lead unit's horn, bell, and lights, and many functions are adjustable via CV changes (CV chart included). The locomotive reflects the classic 2-8-0 wheel arrangement—two leading wheels on one axle, eight driving wheels on four axles, and no trailing wheels—representing a heavyweight freight locomotive first introduced in 1866 and renowned for starting and hauling heavy loads, a workhorse of freight service through the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn (ATH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47924866121780,"sku":"ATH84984","price":214.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ATH84984.jpg?v=1782141133","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/ath84984","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}