Prairie 2-6-2 Steam Locomotive - B&O #2451 - N Scale. In the early 1900's the 2-6-2 Locomotive were built to be used on the mid-western prairies. In all 1500 2-6-2 were built with many of them used in short lines. The Bachmann 2-6-2 models features: Highly Detailed Locomotive and Tender Bodies, Die cast chassis, Operating Coupler, Metal Wheels and Siderods, Skew wound motor with bronze bearings, Engine and Tender electrical pick-up, Traction tires for greater pulling power, Preforms best on 11.25" Radius curves or greater, N Scale 1:160.