REFURBISHED R8744 2-8-0 Consolidation, DRGW Fantasy Paint, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke, HO

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, it revolutionized freight transportation.

Initially, 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. They 2-8-0 wheel arrangement was also used in Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, South Africa and many other countries around the world. 

Today many Consolidations are preserved with a few still operating in excursion service. Two of the most notable Consolidations include Southern Railway Ks1 class No. 630 which is run and maintained in Chattanooga, Tennessee by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, and Western Maryland SC-1 class no 734. The locomotive was restored to operating condition and cosmetically changed to look like an original Western Maryland 2-8-0.

We’re excited to offer a new production run of Consolidations, featuring liveries from some of the most iconic railroads in U.S. history. With a compact wheelbase and durable die-cast construction, this model is perfect for steam enthusiasts looking for a high-quality locomotive that performs smoothly on tighter curves. These models are apart of our Stealth series. Stealth series models are No-Sound / DCC-Ready models that operate on DC out of the box, or a modeler can easily install their DCC decoder of choice. Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional, and other lights are always illuminated with track power. Additionally, some lighting may be missing depending on selected aftermarket decoder the modeler installs. See below for additional model features.

Industry-leading Model Features:

• Stealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No Sound.
• Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are illuminated with track power.
• Model comes with 8-ohm speaker already installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder.
• Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
• Heavy Die Cast Boiler, Tender Body, and Chassis for Increased Tractive Effort
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Scheme
• Separately Controllable Headlight, Reverse Light, Cab Light, Front Marker Lights, and Rear Marker Lights (T1b only)
• Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
• Optional Piping Shroud (sometimes present above walkway near cab) will be included in box with model.
• Prototypically Accurate Details for Each Road Number
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Ladders, Piping, Cab Glass, Whistle, Brass Bell, Markers, Numberboards, Air Tanks, and Many Others
• Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches