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The Walthers Mainline 910-10016 brings the Plymouth ML-8 industrial switcher to HO scale in distinctive US Air Force livery. This compact diesel switcher has been a workhorse of military bases and industrial sidings since the 1920s, perfect for layouts featuring Air Force installations, missile bases, depots, and any military or industrial scene needing a small but capable switcher. Looking for more HO Scale locomotives? Browse our HO Scale Trains & Track and HO Scale Track & Accessories. Features 5-pole skew-wound motor with prototypical low-speed gearing, helical-cut gears, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and machined brass flywheel Heavy die-cast metal underframe and hood for serious pulling power in a small package Constant and directional LED lights, etched metal radiator guard, separate metal handrails, and 3-point suspension for positive track contact RP-25 metal wheels and Walthers Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers Standard DC analog operation (DCC ready) with authentic US Air Force paint and lettering Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Mainline Item Number 910-10016 Scale HO (1:87) Road Name US Air Force (USAF) Locomotive Type Diesel Prototype Plymouth ML-8 Industrial Switcher DCC Standard DC analog (DCC ready) Era 1920s — present (multi-era) Weight 3.6 oz Condition New FAQ Is this DCC equipped?No — this is the Standard DC analog version. It is DCC ready, so you can drop in a decoder for full DCC operation when ready. Is the US Air Force scheme historically accurate?Yes — the USAF operated small industrial switchers like the Plymouth ML-8 at airfields, missile bases, and depots to move freight cars and supplies on base trackage from the 1950s onward. What era does this fit?The Plymouth ML-8 prototype has been in service from the 1920s through today, so it works on layouts spanning nearly any era. Pair with USAF-themed industries and military scenes for the most prototypical fit. What couplers and wheels does it use?RP-25 metal wheels and Walthers Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers — compatible with all standard HO scale couplers.

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The Walthers Mainline 910-10020 brings the Plymouth ML-8 industrial switcher to HO scale in clean white undecorated paint, ready for your custom industrial lettering. This compact diesel switcher has been a workhorse of trackside industries since the 1920s, perfect for shortlines, mills, lumber yards, and any layout that needs a small but capable switcher. Includes a sheet of Cornerstone-style decals with logos and numbers so you can letter it for any freelanced industry. Looking for more HO Scale locomotives? Browse our HO Scale Trains & Track and HO Scale Track & Accessories. Features 5-pole skew-wound motor with prototypical low-speed gearing, helical-cut gears for quiet operation, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and machined brass flywheel Heavy die-cast metal underframe and hood for serious pulling power in a small package Constant and directional LED lights, etched metal see-through radiator guard, separate metal handrails, and 3-point suspension for positive track contact RP-25 metal wheels and Walthers Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers Standard DC analog operation (DCC ready) with included Cornerstone decal sheet for custom industrial lettering Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Mainline Item Number 910-10020 Scale HO (1:87) Road Name Undecorated (White) Locomotive Type Diesel Prototype Plymouth ML-8 Industrial Switcher DCC Standard DC analog (DCC ready) Era 1920s — present (multi-era) Condition New FAQ Is this DCC equipped?No — this is the Standard DC analog version. It is DCC ready, so you can drop in a decoder for full DCC operation when ready. What does "undecorated" mean here?The locomotive comes painted white but without lettering or industry markings. Walthers includes a Cornerstone decal sheet so you can letter it for your own freelanced industry, mill, or shortline. What era does this fit?The Plymouth ML-8 prototype has been in service from the 1920s through today, so it works on layouts spanning nearly any era. What couplers and wheels does it use?RP-25 metal wheels and Walthers Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers — compatible with all standard HO scale couplers.

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Bachmann's N scale USRA 0-6-0 switcher with slope-back tender is a versatile yard engine ready for almost any 1920s-and-later layout. The painted, unlettered black finish lets you decal it for your own freelanced railroad or weather it for a custom road of your choice. With a die-cast chassis, all-metal siderods, and traction-tired drivers, this little switcher pulls strong and tracks smoothly down to 11.25" radius curves. Looking for more N Scale locomotives? Browse our N Trains & Track and N Track & Accessories. Features Precision motor with die-cast frame and die-cast boiler for great pulling power and weight on the drivers Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours and all-metal siderods Separately applied metal and plastic handrails wrapping the boiler Slope-back tender with frame-mounted E-Z Mate Mark II magnetic knuckle couplers Painted unlettered black — a clean canvas for custom decaling or weathering Operates on standard analog DC; not DCC-equipped Scale: N (1:160) More Information Brand Bachmann Item Number 50598 Scale N (1:160) Road Name Painted Unlettered (black) Locomotive Type Steam (USRA 0-6-0 Switcher) Tender Slope-back DCC Standard DC (analog) Era Steam Era / Transition Era (1918–1950s) Minimum Curve Radius 11.25" Couplers E-Z Mate Mark II magnetic knuckle (frame mounted) Approximate Length 5" (loco + tender) Condition New UPC 022899505985 FAQ Will it work on my DCC layout?It's a standard analog DC model out of the box. To run it on DCC, you'd need to install a small N-scale DCC decoder — there is no factory DCC version of this exact item. Can I letter it for my own road?Yes — that's the appeal of the painted unlettered version. The black factory paint takes decals and weathering well, so you can dress it up for any pre-1950s road that ran 0-6-0 switchers. What's the smallest curve it can handle?11.25" radius (or larger). It's happy on tight yard trackage — perfect for the switching role it was designed for. What era is the USRA 0-6-0 correct for?The USRA standard 0-6-0 design dates to 1918, and many railroads kept these in switching service into the 1950s. Good for any Steam Era or Transition Era yard scene.

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