HO Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, SOU #722 (ATH85013)

HO scale Old Time 2-8-0 steam locomotive with DCC and sound, Southern Railway #722, is a ready-to-run model that brings a classic heavy-freight locomotive to HO layouts. It features a heavy die-cast frame for traction, a detailed injection-molded body with see-through cab windows, wire-form details, a smokestack, and a boiler-mounted bell, plus bi-directional LED lighting that keeps the headlight bright in either direction. A 5-pole motor with precision flywheels drives a multi-link drive train for smooth, quiet operation, while all-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup deliver reliable performance. McHenry scale knuckle couplers, nickel-plated, blackened machined wheels with RP25 contours, and a DCC-ready 21-pin plug make it easy to integrate with a broad range of HO layouts. Fully assembled and decorated in authentic livery, this model is ready to run out of the box, with a minimum radius of 18 inches and 22 inches recommended for best performance.

Sound-equipped versions add an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Ecomani sound, operating in both DC and DCC and delivering authentic chuffs, bells, and whistles. In DCC mode, full NMRA-compatible functions are available with precise slow-speed control for lifelike operation. It can be programmed into MU lashups with the lead unit’s horn, bell, and lights, and many features can be adjusted via CV changes, with a CV chart included. The 2-8-0 wheel arrangement reflects the prototype’s legacy as a versatile heavy-freight locomotive first introduced in 1866, designed to start and move heavy loads at modest speeds and to endure long service on the rails.