Athearn RTR 87242 HO Scale 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive Maine Central MEC 247 Steam Loco 2-10-0 A favorite of model railroaders

A favorite of model railroaders worldwide

Build as single drive/day cab or dual drive/sleeper cab versions

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18" wide base

Athearn RTR 87242 HO Scale 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive Maine Central MEC 247 Steam Loco 2-10-0 A favorite of model railroadersAthearn RTR 87242 HO Scale 2 6 0 Steam Locomotive Maine Central MEC 247 Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2 6 0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, usually in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles, and no trailing wheels. This arrangement is commonly called a Mogul. The 2 6 0 was a modification of the common 4 4 0 design of the 1860s, and served