HO Old Time 2-8-0 Locomotive with DCC and Sound, SOU #723 (ATH85014)

This HO-scale Old Time 2-8-0 steam locomotive with DCC and sound, modeled as Southern Railway #723, is a ready-to-run centerpiece for HO layouts that combines classic freight-era appeal with modern digital control and authentic sound.

Features include see-through cab windows, wire-form details, a smoke stack, and a boiler-mounted bell, plus bi-directional LED lighting for consistent headlight brightness in either direction. A 5-pole motor with precision flywheels and a multi-link drive delivers smooth, quiet performance, supported by all-wheel drive and electrical pickup for reliable operation on varied track. The heavy die-cast frame provides traction, while McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and RP25-contoured machined wheels contribute to realistic handling on HO-scale track. DCC-ready with a 21-pin plug, the model ships fully assembled and decorated for immediate running. For sound-equipped versions, onboard DCC decoding with SoundTrax Econami sound adds authentic steam audio and supports full DCC functions, slow-speed control, and MU lashups, with CVs adjustable via the included CV chart. The 2-8-0 wheel arrangement historically offered strong traction for heavy freight, and this model faithfully reproduces that capability on HO layouts. Minimum radius is 18 inches, with a recommended radius of 22 inches.