Bachmann Industries 1:20.3 Spectrum 2-8-0, Yellow Pine Lumber #21

Product Features

• DCC ready
• Operating headlight and smoke
• Three-position polarity switch for conformance to NMRA standards or Large Scale practices, and a center off position
• Lighted firebox
• Die-cast gear boxes
• Detailed cab interior
• Separately applied detail parts

Overview

The 2-8-0 narrow gauge, outside frame steam locomotive was a powerhouse in a small package. Known affectionately as a “vest pocket” 2-8-0, this workhorse out-performed many of its larger counterparts. Built by a variety of American locomotive builders, the Consolidation was an integral part of almost every narrow gauge railroad. In fact, the 2-8-0 was exported to countries around the world as late as the 1950’s. 

Bachmann's 2-8-0 Consolidation reproduces a 1920’s Baldwin prototype that is still in use today. Restored to better-than-new condition in Virginia City, Montana, the 2-8-0 recently returned to limited operation in the fall of 2000 at the Halls of Baldwin museum.