The Athearn ATH85008 HO Scale locomotive represents the iconic UP Union Pacific #244, a classic 2 - 8 - 0 Old - Time design. It comes with DCC and Sound features for an immersive experience. Key features include see - through cab windows, separately applied wire - form details, and a smoke stack. The locomotive has a boiler - mounted bell and bi - directional LED lighting for consistent headlight brightness. It operates smoothly with a 5 - pole motor, precision - machined flywheels, and a multi - link drive train. All - wheel drive and electrical pickup ensure reliable performance. The heavy die - cast frame provides great traction and pulling power. McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers are included. It's DCC Ready with a 21 - pin plug and has nickel - plated, blackened machined wheels that work on popular tracks. The fully - assembled model is painted and printed realistically with a highly - detailed, injection - molded body. Sound - equipped models feature an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Ecomani sound, operating in both DC and DCC. They offer full DCC functions, precision slow - speed control, and many configurable options. The 2 - 8 - 0 design was a top heavy - freight locomotive from 1866 to 1915, known for moving heavy loads. Specifications include DCC equipment, an era from 1860 - 1940, LED lighting, UP reporting mark, HO scale, Econami sound, and a 2 - 8 - 0 wheel configuration.

Using this Athearn locomotive is easy. Just take it out of the box as it's fully assembled and ready to run. You can connect it to your DCC or DC system according to your preference. For DCC systems, plug it in using the 21 - pin plug. If you're using a sound - equipped model, enjoy the realistic locomotive sounds in both DC and DCC modes. When running the locomotive, make sure to use tracks with a minimum radius of 18 inches, but a 22 - inch radius is recommended for better performance. Be careful when handling the locomotive to avoid damaging the separately applied wire - form details. For maintenance, keep the locomotive clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off dust. Check the wheels regularly to ensure they're clean and in good condition. If you need to change any functions on the DCC - equipped model, refer to the CV chart included in the box.