HO GE Dash 9-44CW Locomotive BNSF Heritage I #1044 (ATHG-1201)

An HO-scale GE Dash 9-44CW locomotive finished in BNSF Heritage I livery and numbered 1044, this model provides a highly detailed, authentic representation for HO railroading.

Designed to reproduce the prototype, it features illuminated ground lights above the front trucks, front and rear walkway lights, and number boards, plus etched see-through walkway steps and a full cab interior visible through the cab windows. Scale details include coupler cut levers, MU hoses, trainline hose, a detailed fuel tank with gauges and breather pipes, lift rings, wire grab irons, sander lines, walkways, windshield wipers, and Celcon handrails. The model rides on a heavy die-cast frame with RP25 wheels for compatibility with most HO track and a Genesis driveline with a 5-pole motor for smooth, quiet operation and reliable pulling power, along with all-wheel electrical pickup. It is DCC-ready with Quick Plug technology and a 21-pin NEM connector, LED lighting, and accurate, prototype-based painting; minimum radius is 18 inches, with 22 inches recommended for best performance. Sound-equipped variants add an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound, dual cube speakers, full DCC functions, engine/horn/bell sounds in DC, NMRA-compatible functions in DCC mode, precise slow-speed control, MU lashups, and a CV chart included in the box.