Bachmann, 54151, N Scale, 2-8-0 Consolidation, B&O, #2810, DCC Ready
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About the Prototype:
The 2-8-0 “Consolidation”: Freight’s Iron Backbone
Introduced in 1866 by Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Lehigh & Mahanoy Railroad, the 2-8-0 “Consolidation” was a game-changer in steam locomotive design. Named to commemorate the merger that formed the Lehigh Valley Railroad, this rugged engine featured two leading wheels and eight driving wheels—ideal for hauling heavy freight over steep grades and winding routes. Its enhanced tractive effort and stability quickly made it the go-to freight locomotive across North America and beyond.
By the late 19th century, the Consolidation had become the standard bearer for freight service. Railroads like the Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio, Erie, and Union Pacific rostered hundreds, if not thousands, of these workhorses. In total, over 23,000 were built for U.S. service, with another 12,000 exported worldwide. Their versatility and reliability kept them in service well into the mid-20th century, with many lasting into the 1950s before being replaced by diesels.
Legacy Preserved
Despite their utilitarian nature, dozens of 2-8-0s have been preserved. Notable survivors include Pennsylvania Railroad No. 7688, retired in 1957 and now housed at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, and Union Pacific No. 535, which served into the 1950s. Others can be seen in action at heritage railroads like the Nevada Northern Railway and the Age of Steam Roundhouse—living testaments to the enduring legacy of the Consolidation.
About the Bachmann N Scale Model
- Authentic Baldwin Locomotive Works design
- Factory-installed 9-pin socket for DCC decoder installation of your choice
- Speaker NOT included
- Precision motor
- Completely hidden drive train
- See-through die-cast frame
- Operating soft white LED headlight
- Highly detailed painted body with precision graphics, including legible builder’s plates
- Separately applied metal handrails and uncoupling levers
- Separately applied details including bell, whistle, pop valves, classification lights, compressor, ladders, clear cab windows, sanding lines, and piping
- Blackened metal wheels
- All-metal siderods and valve gear
- Metal driver axle bearings
- Traction tires for increased pulling power
- Die-cast pilot truck
- Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II coupler on rear of tender
- Performs best on 11.25” curves or better
- Product Measurements: L 6.5 in., W 0.75 in., H 1.25 in.
- Retail Package Measurements: L 8.8 in., W 1.3 in., H 2.5 in.
