USRA Light 2-8-2 DCC Ready Locomotive With Medium Tender For HO Scale Union Pacific 2481, Old-School Detail Die-Cast Chassis, Metal Wheels And Side Rods, Operating Headlight, 21-Pin DCC Socket, E-Z Mate II Couplers

HO Mikado Steam Locomotive with Medium Tender, DCC-Ready
✔️ HO Scale Mikado with Medium Tender, DCC-Ready, Single Unit

This HO scale Mikado steam locomotive with a medium tender is a DCC-ready model designed for HO layouts. It features a die-cast chassis, metal wheels and siderods, operating headlight, and a 21-pin DCC socket to support decoder installation on conventional DC layouts. This handy setup is ideal for model railroaders building detailed Union Pacific-style layouts.

✅ Die-cast chassis, metal wheels and siderods, operable metal drivers
✅ Pre-wired 21-pin DCC socket for decoder installation
✅ Operating headlight and E-Z Mate II couplers for realistic operation
✅ Works on conventional DC-powered layouts; 18" radius curves or larger
✅ HO scale 1:87 model of Union Pacific 2481 with medium tender

💡 What is a DCC-ready locomotive and how do you upgrade it with a decoder? - DCC-ready means the model ships with a plug-in socket for a decoder, simplifying upgrades. - You choose a compatible NMRA decoder and plug it into the 21-pin socket for hands-on control. - Verify you have power pickups and wiring intact before installation and test on a DC layout first. - This handy setup lets you tailor performance and sounds without extra wiring.

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