Designed as a standard light switcher by the United States Railroad Administration during World War I, the USRA 0-6-0 was one of the most successful small, tendered steam locomotives in North America. Featuring many standardized components, this plucky locomotive was suited to a variety of duties, from yard and industry switching to branchline freight work. Bachmann is excited to announce an update to the HO Scale USRA 0-6-0 utilizing new and existing tooling and featuring enhanced details with roadname-specific features such as prototypical tender styles and headlight arrangements. This reimagined classic also comes factory-equipped with dual-mode Soundtraxx® Econami™ DCC featuring a selection of whistles and bells, realistic chuffs, air pump, dynamo, and cylinder cock effects. Upgrade your steam-era switching operations with the new USRA 0-6-0 from Bachmann. Features Include Authentic USRA standard design Precision motor Soundtraxx® Hyperdrive2™ Advanced Motor Control for refined low-speed operation Flex-Map function mapping technology for reassigning function keys F0-F28 to any effect Hyperlight™ equipped headlight and reverse light with Rule 17 operation or automatic direction control Soundtraxx® Econami™16-bit polyphonic sound with user-adjustable sound effect and volume options Completely hidden drivetrain Upgraded locomotive body with refined and improved boiler and cab details Newly tooled roadname-specific coal or oil tender with operating backup light Operating LED headlight with roadname-specific placement Separately applied metal handrails and uncoupling levers Separately applied bell, number plate, and clear cab windows Highly detailed painted bodies with precision graphics Upgraded chassis and operating see-through drive wheels with spokes Metal siderods Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours on locomotive and tender Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II coupler on the front and rear Performs best on 18" radius curves or greater
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