Bachmann trains USRA light 2-8-2 DCC ready locomotive - rock Island #2319 W/Medium tender - HO scale. The 2-8-2 was one of the more common steam locomotive configurations in the first half of the 20th century. Approximately 2, 200 of this locomotive Type were constructed by the American locomotive Company (Alco), lima locomotive works and Baldwin, based on designs by the United States railroad Administration (USRA). this Bachmann USRA light 2-8-2 features an NMRA compliant 8 pin socket for installation of DCC decoders. Other features include precision motor, E-Z Mate mark II couplers, operating headlight and backup light, die-cast boiler and chassis and RP 25 wheel contours.