HO Athearn AC4400CW Locomotive (ATH-2577)

HO-scale Athearn GE AC4400CW diesel locomotive is a fully assembled, ready-to-run model designed for model railroaders who want a faithful representation of a modern freight powerhouse. It’s offered in Legendary Liveries—Athearn’s exclusive paint schemes—perfect for collectors and for adding authentic character to contemporary or classic freight rosters.

Built for HO layouts, this locomotive features LED illuminated ditch lights, see-through cab windows, three cab variations, and factory details like sunshades, a frame-mounted bell, exhaust stack, brake wheel, rear sand filler, and air tanks. It rides on a heavy die-cast frame with a 5-pole motor and precise gearing for smooth, quiet operation, with all-wheel electrical pickup and RP25 wheel contours. DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play and a 21-pin NEM connector, it includes McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, a 5,000-gallon fuel tank, and options for steerable or Hi-Ad trucks. With an 18-inch minimum radius (22 inches recommended), this model delivers reliable pulling power and authentic detail for any HO-scale layout.