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HO AC4400CW Locomotive (ATH-2578)
HO AC4400CW Locomotive (ATH-2578)
HO-scale GE AC4400CW Diesel Locomotive — a ready-to-run model designed for HO railroading enthusiasts. This detailed replica captures the modern AC4400CW silhouette with authentic touches such as illuminated ditch lights, see-through cab windows, sunshades, and multiple grill configurations, reflecting prototype variations. Represented in Legendary Liveries, two cab configurations and a range of paint schemes offer versatility for prototyping or proto-freelance layouts on an HO layout.
Performance matches the realism: LED lighting, a heavy die-cast frame, and a five-pole motor with flywheels and a multi-link drive train deliver smooth, quiet operation. It features all-wheel drive with reliable electrical pickup, RP25-contoured wheels, and a 5,000-gallon fuel tank for added authenticity, plus separately applied wire grab irons and fine-scale handrails. DCC-ready Quick Plug plug-and-play technology simplifies decoder installation, and McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers ensure dependable coupling. Road-name specifics such as dynamic brake intakes and horn variations are represented across variants, with minimum HO radii of 18 inches (22 inches recommended). The packaging is designed to protect the model during storage.
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