HO Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive with DCC & Sound, UP #241 (ATH85007)

HO Scale Old-Time 2-8-0 Locomotive with DCC & Sound in Union Pacific livery, UP #241, is a ready-to-run model that captures the look and power of a classic steam freight engine. It combines authentic detailing—see-through cab windows, wire-form details, a smoke stack, and a boiler-mounted bell—with modern electronics, including bi-directional LED lighting and DCC readiness via a 21-pin plug. The locomotive rides on a heavy die-cast frame with a precise 5-pole motor and all-wheel drive for smooth, quiet pulling power, while nickel-plated machined wheels with RP25 contours ensure reliable tracking on most HO tracks. It arrives fully painted and decorated and is ready to run out of the box; sound-equipped versions include an onboard DCC decoder and SoundTraxx Ecomani sound, delivering realistic locomotive audio.

Prototype notes explain that the 2-8-0 wheel arrangement features two leading wheels on a single axle, eight driving wheels, and no trailing wheels, a configuration optimized for heavy freight. This model’s robust construction, McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, and heavy die-cast frame provide strong traction and durability on busy layouts. For DCC enthusiasts, full DCC functionality is available, with NMRA compatibility, precise slow-speed control, and the ability to program MU lashups; a CV chart is included for tuning. The minimum radius is 18 inches, with a recommended 22 inches, and the Union Pacific livery is brought to life with detailed paint and printing to enhance realism.