Bachmann 52403, HO Scale 2-8-4 Berkshire, w Econami™ Sound Value DCC, Pere Marquette #1225

Locomotive Features include:

• DCC Econami™ Sound Value®-equipped


• Steam chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air pump, steam release, and blower


• Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder for use on digital (DCC) or analog (DC) systems


• Precision motor


• Diecast chassis


• Details and tender style per prototype


• Brass-machined flywheel,


• Metal handrails and stanchions


• LED headlight and tender backup light


• Die-cast marker lights


• See-through underframe


• Metal wheels


• E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers


• Performs best on 18" radius curves or greater

Prototype Overview:

Developed as an improvement of the 2-8-2 Mikado design, the 2-8-4 Berkshire gained its iconic moniker while being tested on the tough grades of the Boston & Albany Railroad in the Berkshire Hills. From the mid-1920s to the early 1950s, Berkshires could be found throughout the East Coast and Upper Midwest, and following the steam era's demise, a handful of 2-8-4s returned to steam in mainline excursion service. These included C&O #2716, Pere Marquette #1225, and Nickel Plate Road #759 and #765. Together with other notable steam survivors, these Berkshires were instrumental in keeping the romance of big steam alive in the American consciousness, and both Pere Marquette #1225 and Nickel Plate Road #765 continue to wow crowds in mainline excursion service to this day.

The Bachmann Berkshire arrives DCC sound-equipped with Soundtraxx® Econami™ DCC Sound Value® on board. Sounds include an authentic prototypical chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air pump, steam release, and blower effect. Each model features a precision motor, die-cast chassis, brass-machined flywheel, metal handrails, LED headlight and tender backup light, die-cast marker lights, metal wheels, E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers, and road-specific details and tender configurations.