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Bachman 4-8-2 Heavy Mountain in N Scale with DCC

Saturday July 5, 2008
Bachmann has introduced an N scale version of their Spectrum USRA 4-8-2 Heavy Mountain locomotives. The HO Heavy Mountains have one of their more popular HO products in recent years. The introduction of the N scale Heavy Mountains marks the first DCC-equipped N scale steam locomotive offering from Bachmann Industries. The N scale model's features include:
  • DCC control for for speed, direction, and lighting
  • Electrical pickup from 8 locomotive wheels and all tender wheels
  • LED headlight
  • die-cast boiler and split frame
  • stanchions, pop valves, and whistle detail components
  • body-mounted knuckle couplers compatible with popular brands
  • NMRA wheel profile
The DCC decoder in the unit, like most decoders, does support DC operations. MSRP $250.

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