HO AC4400CW Locomotive CSXT Dark Future #59 (ATH-2562)

CSXT Dark Future HO-scale GE AC4400CW locomotive from Athearn is a fully assembled, ready-to-run model designed for HO layouts. This modern freight powerhouse captures the CSXT scheme with prototypical detailing and is part of Athearn's Legendary Liveries line, offering iconic paint schemes for proto-freelance or collector setups. It features illuminated ditch lights, see-through cab windows, and accurate detailing such as factory sunshades and scale grab irons that give the model a vivid, authentic presence on the rails.

Inside, the model delivers solid, reliable performance: a heavy die-cast frame, a 5-pole motor with flywheels, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup for smooth operation, and LED lighting for long life. It’s DCC-ready with Quick Plug 21-pin NEM, uses McHenry operating scale couplers, and rides on RP25 wheels with a substantial 5,000 gallon fuel tank for a convincing look. Designed for HO track, it runs best on minimum radii of 18 inches (22 inches recommended) and is offered in multiple road-name variations that reflect authentic differences in horns, number boards, and trucks found across the prototype fleet.