HO GE Dash 9-44CW Locomotive with DCC and Sound, BNSF Heritage I #960 (ATHG-1219)

GE Dash 9-44CW HO-scale locomotive with DCC and sound in BNSF Heritage I livery, number 960, is a highly detailed model designed for authentic HO freight operation on a home layout. It reproduces the prototype with a heavy die-cast frame, Genesis drive, and fine-scale detailing such as etched see-through walkway steps, illuminated ground lights above the front trucks, front and rear walkway lights, and illuminated number boards, all complemented by a full cab interior visible through the see-through cab windows.

Powered by an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound, this locomotive delivers engine, horn, and bell audio through dual cube speakers and operates in both DC and DCC. It supports full DCC functions, precise slow-speed control, and MU lashups, with a CV chart included for customization. Features include body-mounted scale knuckle couplers, all-wheel drive, RP25 wheel contours, and a heavy die-cast frame for traction, with a minimum operating radius of 18 inches (22 inches recommended) on HO track, ensuring a realistic, dependable pull on modern layouts.