{"product_id":"8405-2-8-0-consolidation-up-612-no-sound-dcc-ready-n","title":"8405 2-8-0 Consolidation, UP 612, No-Sound \/ DCC-Ready, N","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1800's, the 2-8-0 Consolidation quickly became a staple on railroads worldwide, offering a highly efficient alternative to the 2-6-0 Mogul.  The Consolidations were capable of hauling trains twice as heavy at a fraction of the cost - - they revolutionized freight transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially, only a few railroads adopted the design when Baldwin first introduced it. However, its reputation soared when the Pennsylvania Railroad made it their primary freight locomotive in 1875.  In total, over 33,000 Consolidations were built in the U.S., with 12,000 exported and 21,000 serving domestically.  The 2-8-0 wheel arrangement was also used in Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, South Africa and many other countries around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday many Consolidations are preserved with a few still operating in excursion service. One of the most notable is the Southern Railway Ks-1 class No. 722, which was run in excursion service until 1985, and is now being restored by the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first production run of these newly tooled Consolidation locomotives includes eight different railroad versions, plus one unlettered model for those who want to customize their own railroad.  Models with the Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC decoder feature working smoke, while models with Stealth boards are DCC-Ready and come with an 8-ohm speaker already installed.  Next18-compatible decoders can be easily added to these boards for even more control and features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustry-leading Model Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut of the box, front and rear lights are directional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel comes with 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC\/Sound decoder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber Tires on One Driver for Additional Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Caliber Painting with Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately Controllable Headlight and Rear Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Ladders, Piping, Whistle, and Bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Microtrains-compatible Couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stealth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46585090113690,"sku":"8405","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/9781\/2890\/files\/8389_UP_0080_edd9975a-9cd1-4be4-b80a-e85d58c8abaa.jpg?v=1758896765","url":"https:\/\/broadway-limited.com\/products\/8405-2-8-0-consolidation-up-612-no-sound-dcc-ready-n","provider":"Broadway Limited Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}