The 2-8-0 was created to haul heavy coal loads over the mountains of Western Pennsylvania. It went on to became a popular heavy freight locomotive across the country and the world. Now N scale modelers can enjoy the sounds of this workhorse with a new DCC soundequipped Consolidation that includes our Sound Value SoundTraxx® steam package with authentic prototypical chuff, short and longwhistles, bell, air pump, steam release, and blower—all in 16-bit polyphonic sound. Diecast construction.