HO Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive V&T #29 (ATH84985)

HO Scale Old Time 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive, Virginia & Tennessee #29, is a detailed, ready-to-run model designed for HO-track layouts. It recreates a classic 2-8-0 freight locomotive with authentic silhouette and period detail, offering a compelling centerpiece for yards, branches, or mainline scenes.

On the rails, this model brings realism through features like see-through cab windows, wire-form details, a smoke stack, and a boiler-mounted bell, plus bidirectional LED lighting for consistent brightness in either direction. A 5-pole motor with precision flywheels and a multi-link drive delivers smooth, quiet operation, while all-wheel drive and electrical pickup ensure dependable performance around curves. The heavy die-cast frame provides traction and pulling power, and McHenry scale knuckle couplers with nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels (RP25 contours) deliver authentic coupling and tracking on most HO track. It ships fully assembled, painted, and decorated, and is DCC Ready with a 21-pin plug for easy digital control. Minimum radius is 18 inches, with 22 inches recommended for best operation. Sound-equipped variants add onboard DCC with SoundTraxx Ecomani sound, full DCC functionality, NMRA compatibility, plus the ability to program MU lashups with a lead unit controlling horn, bell, and lights.