The 2-8-2 is also known as the “Mikado” after Baldwin delivered the first engines with this wheel arrangement to Japan Railways in 1893. Bachmann's DCC sound-equipped USRA Light model includes a Sound Value SoundTraxx® steam sound package with authentic prototypical chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air pump, steam release and blower–all in 16-bit polyphonic sound.

Performs best on 18" radius curves or greater.