USRA 4-6-2 Light Pacific Locomotive
DCC-Ready with NMRA 8-Pin Plug
The advent of heavier, longer passenger trains at the dawn of the 20th century called for new locomotives with more tractive effort than the venerable 4-4-0 and other shorter-wheelbase models of the late 1800s. Known as the Pacific, the 4-6-2 design answered that call in 1901, quickly becoming one of the most dependable steam locomotive wheel arrangements for both freight and passenger use. During World War I, the publicly-operated United States Railroad Administration manufactured a standardized 4-6-2 for delivery to several railroads under the organization's control, offered in both light and heavy configurations. The design proved so successful that a number of railroads built their own copies upon returning to private ownership. This particular style of 4-6-2 would remain in service until the end of the steam era, with numerous examples finding their way into preservation. The Bachmann DCC-ready USRA Light Pacific comes ready to run with an NMRA 8-pin plug, directional lighting, authentic, prototypical detail, and road-specific features. 
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Included Features
  • authentic USRA design
  • NMRA 8-pin plug for the installation of the DCC decoder of your choice 
  • functioning directional lighting
  • operating metal drivers
  • smooth running motor
  • road-specific headlight and smokebox configurations
  • separately-applied details including bell, piping, and grab irons
  • blackened metal wheels and side rods
  • die-cast chassis
  • performs best on 18" radius curves or greater
  • HO scale 1:87
Bachmann is Headed to the Bay Area!
Look for the Bachmann booth at this year's National Garden Railway Convention in Santa Clara, California! We'll be on-site later this week displaying samples of many of our upcoming Large Scale models, in addition to favorites from our existing line. We'll be happy to answer any questions you might have about garden railroading with Bachmann, and we look forward to meeting many of our friends in the Large Scale community.

The show is open to the public this Saturday, July 8th, from 8AM to 4PM. See you there!