N F59PHI Locomotive RNCX #1797 (ATH15304)

A North Carolina Piedmont EMD F59PHI locomotive model, numbered 1797, is a ready-to-run replica designed to represent the Piedmont service on modern passenger layouts. It captures the look and feel of the real high‑speed power used on the Charlotte-to-Raleigh route, giving model railroaders an authentic roster piece for their layouts.

Fully assembled and ready to operate, the model features LED lighting, see-through cab windows, McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, and a heavy die-cast frame with all-wheel drive for smooth, quiet operation. Bi-directional constant lighting keeps headlights bright in either direction. Non-sound versions are DCC-ready, while sound-equipped variants include an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 for realistic engine, horn, and bell sounds. It supports MU lashups and CV adjustments, runs on Code 55 and 80 rails, and is painted and printed for realistic decoration with multiple road numbers available. Minimum radius for operation is 9 3/4 inches.