Bachmann Class J 4-8-4 – Norfolk & Western #611 – Spirit Of Roanoke (HO)

Designed for optimum-speed passenger service, the “J” was the last mainline steam locomotive to run in the United States. The Class J 4-8-4 has returned to the Bachmann HO line in a DCC Sound Value version that includes a SoundTraxx® steam package with authentic prototypical chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air pump, steam release, and blower—all in 16-bit polyphonic sound.

 

Features include:

 

• DCC sound-equipped
• dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder
• precision motor
• operating headlight
• Separately applied metal parts
• alligator crossheads
• see-through frame
• RP25 wheels
• E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers

Performs best on 22″ radius curves or greater.