HO 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive ATSF #503 (ATH87237)

HO-scale Santa Fe 2-6-0 Mogul Steam Locomotive No. 503 is a ready-to-run model for HO layouts, accurately capturing the classic Mogul design used on branch lines. In Whyte notation, a 2-6-0 has two leading wheels on a single axle, six driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels, a configuration renowned for balancing traction with flexibility on lighter trains.

Details include see-through cab windows, separately applied wire-form details, a smoke stack, and a boiler-mounted bell, along with bi-directional LED lighting for consistent headlight brightness. The locomotive rides on a heavy die-cast frame with a 5-pole motor, precision flywheels, and a multi-link drive for smooth operation, plus traction tires on two drivers and reliable pickup from all drive wheels and tender wheels. It features McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, is DCC-ready with a 21-pin plug, and uses nickel-plated, blackened machined RP25 wheels for smooth running on popular tracks. Fully assembled and decorated, with an injection-molded body and minimum radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended). Some versions include an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami for DC and DCC operation, full DCC functionality, NMRA-compatible control, and programmable CVs, with a CV chart included for easy setup.