Description
HO-scale Baltimore & Ohio 2-6-2 Prairie locomotive with smoke, No. 2458, is a detailed model designed to bring authentic branch-line character to HO layouts. Lightweight and versatile, it performs well in forward or reverse operation across a wide speed range, while a puffing smoke unit adds realistic activity to every run.
Power comes from a precision motor with an electrically isolated drive for easy DCC decoder installation, and it includes a working headlight and a finely painted body with crisp graphics. See-through drive wheels with spokes, blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours, and a die-cast chassis with metal side rods contribute to a sturdy, lifelike look. A magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II coupler sits on the rear of the tender, and a wire-free drawbar keeps locomotive and tender connected cleanly. The drivetrain is designed to stay hidden for smooth operation, and the model includes a puffing smoke unit (non-toxic fluid included). It performs best on HO layouts with 18-inch radius curves or larger. Locomotive length is about 10 inches (13 inches in retail packaging).
