{"product_id":"usra-light-2-8-2-dcc-ready-locomotive-with-medium","title":"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","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHO Mikado Steam Locomotive with Medium Tender, DCC-Ready\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ HO Scale Mikado with Medium Tender, DCC-Ready, Single Unit \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e ✅ Die-cast chassis, metal wheels and siderods, operable metal drivers\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Pre-wired 21-pin DCC socket for decoder installation\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Operating headlight and E-Z Mate II couplers for realistic operation\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Works on conventional DC-powered layouts; 18\" radius curves or larger\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ HO scale 1:87 model of Union Pacific 2481 with medium tender\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e💡 What is a DCC-ready locomotive and how do you upgrade it with a decoder?\n- DCC-ready means the model ships with a plug-in socket for a decoder, simplifying upgrades.\n- You choose a compatible NMRA decoder and plug it into the 21-pin socket for hands-on control.\n- Verify you have power pickups and wiring intact before installation and test on a DC layout first.\n- This handy setup lets you tailor performance and sounds without extra wiring.\n\u003c\/p\u003e✝️\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48984460820715,"sku":"VXB0D81G9WZC","price":397.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/71S3rAM5KYL.jpg?v=1783241206","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/usra-light-2-8-2-dcc-ready-locomotive-with-medium","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}